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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th May 2013, 02:03 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 508
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freebooter
Congrats Charles,
I was offered the bottom one...Congrats Charles, I was offered the bottom one about 12 months ago along with other items from the regions. Did you get the rest of the collection? If I recall there was some provenance with them... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th May 2013, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 429
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freebooter
Great detail thanks Timo.
These bronze age pole...Great detail thanks Timo. These bronze age pole arms, I had never personally ventured down the rabbit warren of obtaining any due to the lack of provenanced examples in the market place but the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th May 2013, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 429
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freebooter
Hi Nathaniel,
I know we have discussed this a...Hi Nathaniel, I know we have discussed this a little in email but I wanted to share more of my thoughts for discussion. IMHO grip shape alone does not dictate how effective a sword is in combat. ... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th May 2013, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 377
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th May 2013, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 341
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freebooter
Indeed there are three within that show...Indeed there are three within that show similarities in hilt styling...a shame they are black and white images because a lot more would be understood if they were colour. One of the three also... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
26th April 2013, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,056
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freebooter
Q1.
Yes. I believe more so when a specific item...Q1. Yes. I believe more so when a specific item found in context. Consider also many people may actually be involved in the pursuit of understanding a specific culture firstly which then led them... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th April 2013, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 372
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th April 2013, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,518
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freebooter
BUMPAs this is one of my all time favorite swords within these pages so I wanted to bring these two threads together. In the below link, Tatyana notes in post #3 reference to this sword being... |
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Forum: European Armoury
24th April 2013, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 605
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freebooter
I'm just happy I bought something. Apart from...I'm just happy I bought something. Apart from the reputation, the long lines of provenance are very interesting and are a rarity to find, something which offers very good insight in to items that... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th April 2013, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 328
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freebooter
The butt spike is very Indian and the timber...The butt spike is very Indian and the timber appears to be black palm... :shrug: , not something typically seen on an African spear.... Gavin |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th April 2013, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 328
Posted By
freebooter
A strange item indeed.
Based purely on the...A strange item indeed. Based purely on the timber, I would say East Indian, only in that many Naga spears have the same timber. Gavin |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th April 2013, 02:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 470
Posted By
freebooter
Hi Héctor,
Thank you for another informative...Hi Héctor, Thank you for another informative post on South American knives. You prove to be vey well versed on the subject and I personally look forward to more replies as these interesting knives... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th April 2013, 01:59 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 245
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freebooter
I agree with Teodor's assessment.
For viewing of...I agree with Teodor's assessment. For viewing of this type of knife in context have a look at this link; http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14012&highlight=holy+land Gavin |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th April 2013, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 372
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freebooter
Syrian silver work.I am looking for fine examples of sabre scabbards with Syrian silverwork and embellishments. Typically when Syrian sabres with silver scabbards are found they are the original Turkish blades and... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th April 2013, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 911
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freebooter
impressiveRight or wrong, ugly or beautiful it is very practical. This would install a lot of confidence in the user. Nice to see. Gavin |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th April 2013, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 708
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freebooter
Don't shelve it just yet Matt.
What was the...Don't shelve it just yet Matt. What was the Absolute proof you now have? I am sure others would also want to know. Gavin |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th April 2013, 04:46 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 410
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freebooter
I too wold suggest Russian made.
The type was...I too wold suggest Russian made. The type was made by Zlatoust factory and I am sure others followed and copied the form too. Zlatoust manufactured pieces did not pin from the side on these types... |
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Forum: European Armoury
10th April 2013, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 319
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th April 2013, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 420
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freebooter
The snake is an exceptional carved/chiseled...The snake is an exceptional carved/chiseled example. I would have thought, at face value, if it was talasmanic, it would display a more native Naga look with a cobra like hoods often seen. Of a... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th April 2013, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 312
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Indeed and they are also found with traditional...Indeed and they are also found with traditional Nimcha swords in Flyssa timber scabbards...... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th April 2013, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 420
Posted By
freebooter
An interesting speimen Charles.
Funny thing is I...An interesting speimen Charles. Funny thing is I just bought a Brit Naval sabre circa 1805 and is has a cross guard made in this manner, being a snake or snakes wrapping around forming a figure... |
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Forum: European Armoury
9th April 2013, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 319
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freebooter
Rare and desirable is most often in the eye of...Rare and desirable is most often in the eye of the beholder. ;) Do you like them? Yes = buy and keep No = keep walking Gavin |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th April 2013, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 470
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I too think Spanish, perhaps Gaucho....There seem...I too think Spanish, perhaps Gaucho....There seem to be both Brazil and Argentia design aspects at face value....I am impressed, this is a nice example, one I would be proud to have in my South... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th April 2013, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 562
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I too am unaware of this "policy" ...I too am unaware of this "policy" :shrug: but I am sure glad you posted the extra images. The blade and fittings are in an exceptional state of preservation. Is the leather work a new restoration... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th April 2013, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 500
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This is not a sword of antiquity. I would...This is not a sword of antiquity. I would suggest 1980s at best. Disregarding the second hidden sword, the sword size and profile is found in antiquity. The method of manufacture and materials in... |
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