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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th March 2009, 03:36 PM
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The end of that blade has been reshaped. European...

The end of that blade has been reshaped. European blade probally English.
Are there any markings on the blade close to the crossguard ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th March 2009, 02:49 AM
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yes that picture gives a good picture of how work...

yes that picture gives a good picture of how work is performed in shops. You have one piece done by blacksmiths,another does the gold,silver,or niello work. next the stock is carved and various...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th March 2009, 01:54 PM
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Regarding laquer do not sand you will lose the...

Regarding laquer do not sand you will lose the patina underneath. use a little acetone on a rag and it should take it off. If it is resistant soak it for a few minutes it will get sticky at first and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th March 2009, 10:55 AM
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Posted By ward
The handle of this nimcha is just lacquer that...

The handle of this nimcha is just lacquer that has been burned. You would have to strip it to find if it is horn or wood. Regarding weapons workshops in Morrocco they are there and were in some of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2009, 03:26 AM
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Posted By ward
Agreed. But with an old blade

Agreed. But with an old blade
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2009, 02:40 AM
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Posted By ward
Yes I have about 10 of this type the later use...

Yes I have about 10 of this type the later use aluminum barrell bands the earlier ones use copper and silver. Vietnam is the rough area but these areas of origin are vague they were also used in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2009, 12:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,317
Posted By ward
A lot of these rifles were bought back from...

A lot of these rifles were bought back from vietnam by U.S. troops. They use a small flint that is held in by a gum tar.
Forum: Swap Forum 4th March 2009, 02:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,141
Posted By ward
Attention Forum Members-- Auction catalog...

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International members, we are...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2009, 05:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,345
Posted By ward
Looks like a name but you need to take a clearer...

Looks like a name but you need to take a clearer pic pls
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th February 2009, 11:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,345
Posted By ward
Yes, they are Arabic. Maker's name preceded by...

Yes, they are Arabic. Maker's name preceded by 'Aml, which means Work of.
Still looks like Halui to me
Forum: European Armoury 28th February 2009, 05:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,542
Posted By ward
It's a hussar saber but I don't think from...

It's a hussar saber but I don't think from Poland. Probably English or French, maybe German or Austrian late 18th early 19th c.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th February 2009, 10:42 PM
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Views: 9,448
Posted By ward
There are smaller pieces made for children, but I...

There are smaller pieces made for children, but I can not commit without seeing a few more detailed pics. mainly from the lock side and the barrel end. It is a late piece either way 1880-1990. I know...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th February 2009, 12:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,722
Posted By ward
It says TIFLIS in Arabic, that's where it was...

It says TIFLIS in Arabic, that's where it was made. Then 1842 with YEAR written in Russian. Nice one
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2009, 09:55 PM
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Views: 10,345
Posted By ward
Signature on the right reads Work of Hassan, the...

Signature on the right reads Work of Hassan, the one of the left may be Work of Halui but hard to say from these pics
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2009, 03:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,657
Posted By ward
The preview and auction are being held in just...

The preview and auction are being held in just one hall at the Crowne Plaza this year, rather than two. This should reduce traffic and noise in the hallway considerably.
Forum: European Armoury 20th February 2009, 07:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 33,492
Posted By ward
These swords are massive in hand. I know Oliver...

These swords are massive in hand. I know Oliver Pinchot is about to publish something on this but no details yet.
The pommel on the sword in the top pic is replaced, maybe that is why it didn't...
Forum: European Armoury 20th February 2009, 04:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,679
Posted By ward
I don't think the stock or barrel impact where...

I don't think the stock or barrel impact where the lock was made here Fernando. It isn't like anything from the Mediterranean, but does relate to Turkish, Balkan and Caucasian locks. Interesting...
Forum: Swap Forum 19th February 2009, 10:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,141
Posted By ward
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Forum: European Armoury 19th February 2009, 04:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,679
Posted By ward
Looks like an Ottoman system, Fernando. Not a...

Looks like an Ottoman system, Fernando.
Not a conversion either. Show the whole thing can
probably tell better.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2009, 04:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,361
Posted By ward
This is the 110th Sura of the Quran, Assistance...

This is the 110th Sura of the Quran,
Assistance from Allah and speedy victory (more or less)
Same on both sides, inscription looks later?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th February 2009, 11:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,321
Posted By ward
yes you are right snuff is a powder. I do like...

yes you are right snuff is a powder. I do like these examples they are well decorated
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th February 2009, 08:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,321
Posted By ward
They are not powder flask. They are used for snuff

They are not powder flask. They are used for snuff
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th February 2009, 06:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,779
Posted By ward
It is a koumiyya Gonzalo, but not a very old one...

It is a koumiyya Gonzalo, but not a very old one so the form of the grip has wandered a little. This is a major problem with studying forms, new developments replace old ones very quickly especially...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th February 2009, 02:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,220
Posted By ward
Afghan would definatly be my vote. Interesting...

Afghan would definatly be my vote. Interesting mix the onion bulb shows the early persian influence, with the guard showing a european influence and the decoration coming from india. That is what I...
Forum: European Armoury 8th February 2009, 02:57 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 106,958
Posted By ward
I have an illustrated article on form and...

I have an illustrated article on form and symbolism of scimitars, sabers and broadswords in Renaissance painting with a lot of good info on this subject.
If anyone is interested I'll post it lmk
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