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Forum: European Armoury 13th November 2017, 08:13 PM
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Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Hail, the victorious dead! - J.R.R. Tolkien ...

Hail, the victorious dead!

- J.R.R. Tolkien
veteran of the Somme, 1916
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th November 2017, 05:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,805
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Amal 'Ali (Work of 'Ali.) It's likely not from...

Amal 'Ali (Work of 'Ali.)
It's likely not from Daghestan; the lock at least is Circassian,
or in the Circassian style. I suspect it was assembled from
diverse parts in Georgia.
Forum: Swap Forum 28th October 2017, 11:48 PM
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Views: 9,348
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
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Forum: Swap Forum 26th October 2017, 10:54 PM
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Views: 9,348
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
AUCTIONS NOVEMBER 25TH SALE ONLINE NOW

Dear Forum Members,



WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE OUR WINTER SALE CATALOG IS NOW ONLINE! SALE DATE November 25, 2017!
Containing 529 lots, including some extremely rare weapons, among them...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th September 2017, 04:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 67,836
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Are there any inscriptions on the reverse? What...

Are there any inscriptions on the reverse?
What is shown in the photo is inscribed as Iain noted above:

Nasr min Allah! (Victory from God.) This appears twice, however the remainder of the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2017, 05:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,294
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Privet Tatyana, This is a very nice example...

Privet Tatyana,

This is a very nice example of German or Austrian work in Ottoman style,
dating from the second half of the 18th century. The yataghan form was used by the Pandours, as you noted,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2017, 08:24 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 213,273
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Interesting topic, Ariel. I applaud and support...

Interesting topic, Ariel. I applaud and support your work here.
And you are correct, I didn't use that term in Arms of the Paladins because it did not exist as a distinct word in its period of use....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th August 2017, 03:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,620
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Happy birthday, Jim! Good to know you another...

Happy birthday, Jim!
Good to know you another decade!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st August 2017, 02:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 30,404
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Dom was among the finest of this forum; ...

Dom was among the finest of this forum;
intelligent, courteous, and helpful.

Repose en paix, Dominique.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd July 2017, 03:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,202
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Brilliant, Jose!

Brilliant, Jose!
Forum: European Armoury 17th July 2017, 11:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 23,994
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
In German it was spelled Schaff

In German it was spelled Schaff
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th July 2017, 03:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,964
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
It's Pakistani work c. 1970s-present

It's Pakistani work c. 1970s-present
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th July 2017, 10:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,822
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
It's Moroccan work for the tourist market c. 1950s

It's Moroccan work for the tourist market c. 1950s
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th June 2017, 07:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,756
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
The last phrase should read, Belle exemplaire,...

The last phrase should read, Belle exemplaire, Beautiful example
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 9th June 2017, 11:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,094
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Kubur is right, Ottoman certainly but pinpointing...

Kubur is right, Ottoman certainly but pinpointing it... not so simple.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th June 2017, 10:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 25,930
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Bravo, Tatyana! I just bought it online, very...

Bravo, Tatyana!
I just bought it online, very reasonably priced.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th June 2017, 12:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 25,930
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Actually, it's part of the silver mark

Actually, it's part of the silver mark
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th June 2017, 09:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 25,930
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
If a Hijri date terminates in a zero, it is...

If a Hijri date terminates in a zero, it is typically left off.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2017, 11:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 25,930
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
The numerals on the scabbard are a dating...

The numerals on the scabbard are a dating peculiar to Morocco.
They reflect a hijri date, but expressed in European digits:
133[0] 1330 = 1911/12
Forum: Swap Forum 29th May 2017, 04:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 18,537
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Thank you to all the Forum members who...

Thank you to all the Forum members who participated!
Forum: Swap Forum 27th May 2017, 12:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 18,537
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOR SALE IS TOMORROW!

Sale begins at 9AM Pacific, 11 AM Central, Noon Eastern Time TOMORROW!Best of luck to all our friends on the Ethnographic Arms & Armour Forum!
Forum: Swap Forum 21st May 2017, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 18,537
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
FORUM PROMOTION Auctions Imperial Sale NEXT SATURDAY

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Forum: Swap Forum 14th May 2017, 05:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 18,537
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
AUCTIONS IMPERIAL MAY 27th ARMS & ARMOR SALE

Dear Forum friends,

Our big Spring antique arms & armor sale is May 27th!
That’s a Saturday at 9am Pacific Time (out west, that is) 11:00 am Central, and 12:00 Noon Eastern Time.


You may...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th May 2017, 06:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,462
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
The stock is cast in silver (modeled in wax,) in...

The stock is cast in silver (modeled in wax,) in sections which are then soldered together. They are finished with filing, engraving and polishing. While the forearm may occasionally be embossed and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2017, 05:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 26,290
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
It's not Hungarian. Appears from the images to be...

It's not Hungarian. Appears from the images to be Caucasian; please post closeups of the niello work on each mount and an example of the silver marks and we'll be able to nail it down
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