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Forum: Swap Forum 16th March 2011, 05:04 PM
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Views: 6,936
Posted By ward
AUCTIONS IMPERIAL 2011 SALE THIS WEEK

OUR AUCTION PRIEVIEW WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, TIMONIUM, MARYLAND FROM 1-8 PM ON FRIDAY AND 12-7 ON SATURDAY. IF YOU PLAN TO BID PLEASE TRY TO REGISTER AT THE PREVIEW TO AVOID THE...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd March 2011, 02:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 43,255
Posted By ward
An image of the reverse of the mantle and a...

An image of the reverse of the mantle and a closeup of both sides of a detached scale would be very helpful.

Ward
Forum: Swap Forum 18th February 2011, 06:48 PM
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Posted By ward
AUCTIONS IMPERIAL 2011 SALE NOW ONLINE!

Our 2011 Online Catalog is now LIVE!

We are pleased to offer 302 lots this year, including some one of a kind pieces including a shamshir of Mir Murad Ali, King of Sindh, the dagger of Sultan...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2011, 05:05 PM
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Views: 45,521
Posted By ward
The gun with bone inlay is modern work from...

The gun with bone inlay is modern work from Morocco, seen them a lot.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2011, 08:10 PM
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Views: 4,933
Posted By ward
Yeah theres one in the fernch book splendeur...

Yeah theres one in the fernch book splendeur darmes orientale that has that seal on the end of the guard. actually that book has a section on great Sudanese arms.
Forum: Swap Forum 2nd February 2011, 07:17 PM
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Views: 6,936
Posted By ward
AUCTIONS IMPERIAL 2011 SALE OF FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOR

Auctions Imperial is pleased to announce our 2011 Fine Antique Arms & Armor Sale, taking place on Saturday March 19, concurrent with the Baltimore Antique Arms Show.
As always, the auction will be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th January 2011, 05:07 PM
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Views: 6,562
Posted By ward
I looked at it from literaly every angle, I think...

I looked at it from literaly every angle, I think its just squiggles. have seen this a lot, just means the guy who did it wasnt literate in arabic letters.

ward
Forum: European Armoury 16th September 2010, 05:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 36,350
Posted By ward
Interesting sword nice heavy blade probably good...

Interesting sword nice heavy blade probably good watering on it. Nothing about it suggests 17 cen. tho. Grips pretty rough finished tip replaced on scabbard looks like. Would say dates around 1800....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th July 2010, 07:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,086
Posted By ward
It's really too worn to read. I think I can see...

It's really too worn to read. I think I can see 'ALI in there but not sure
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th June 2010, 08:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 35,825
Posted By ward
I might be missing something here but shouldnt...

I might be missing something here but shouldnt these weapons be consdered sword or daggers or whatever based on how they are used? Pesh Qabz means foregrip in Persian. It tells you how the knife was...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th June 2010, 10:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 19,070
Posted By ward
[QUOTE=CharlesS]Can no one help with translation...

[QUOTE=CharlesS]Can no one help with translation here?

The left side says Assistance from Allah and Victroy Near the right side mentiones Allah Ali but can't read it all
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2010, 03:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,830
Posted By ward
You may want to stop at this point removing heavy...

You may want to stop at this point removing heavy black pitting can be made better by using brass dental style picks along with oil.It is time consuming. To correctly acid etch a full barrell you...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th April 2010, 03:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,527
Posted By ward
That piece is from Sind and is the best one of...

That piece is from Sind and is the best one of these I have ever seen. Most of these pieces of this form are very plain. This looks like a presentation piece I suspect that it has a very nice...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st April 2010, 08:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,830
Posted By ward
ok I see pattern. A quick and dirty way to see if...

ok I see pattern. A quick and dirty way to see if it might come out take the strongest vinegar you have put in microwave and apply to the underside of the barrel. when you are finished use hot water...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st March 2010, 07:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,268
Posted By ward
Realized prices for the March 20th, 2010 auction...

Realized prices for the March 20th, 2010 auction are available
on www.auctionsimperial.com
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2010, 02:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,830
Posted By ward
Watered means that the piece is damascus steel....

Watered means that the piece is damascus steel. Meaning it is a mixture of steel and iron and will show a pattern. As heavy as that barrel is I think it is possible. The contrast of the pattern is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th March 2010, 06:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,830
Posted By ward
Having the lock look like a standard trade lock...

Having the lock look like a standard trade lock does not mean it was a fake made for tourist. The smith that made the lock wants it as resellable to a wide population and would mark it as such....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th March 2010, 05:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,830
Posted By ward
These guns were still being used against the...

These guns were still being used against the russians when they invaded. They were fired at point blank range into the gas tanks of helicopters and other vehicles. They are also still being made for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th March 2010, 03:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,830
Posted By ward
The pic of the lock is not clear enough to tell...

The pic of the lock is not clear enough to tell if it is native made or production. Even if it is production large quantities of these locks were sold in the area into the 20th century. The piece is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd March 2010, 03:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,268
Posted By ward
Prices realized will be posted on our web site by...

Prices realized will be posted on our web site by this weekend.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2010, 03:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,608
Posted By ward
Im betting Zifir is a native speaker I said get...

Im betting Zifir is a native speaker I said get his opinion at the beginning. The name doesn't matter it could be added later. Chilla is right its Daghestan work for sure. Velvet sure doesn't matter...
Forum: Swap Forum 13th March 2010, 01:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,017
Posted By ward
March 20th Arms and Armor Auction

Announcing our 2010 Auction of Fine Antique Arms and Armor
Please visit our website for details:

WWW.AUCTIONSIMPERIAL.COM
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2010, 03:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,298
Posted By ward
Hey toss some bigger pics out there first of all....

Hey toss some bigger pics out there first of all.
The top image says Help from Allah and victory near
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th February 2010, 03:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,976
Posted By ward
I do not know what it is called in...

I do not know what it is called in Armenian[/QUOTE]

I heard "khanjul" but there are different dialects
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd February 2010, 07:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,608
Posted By ward
Get somebody out here who speaks Turkish to be...

Get somebody out here who speaks Turkish to be sure but if it was of Erzerum it would be spelled different. This just reads Erzerum.

Its Dagestan work for sure maybe made in Turkey but probably...
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