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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th December 2022, 08:32 PM
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As others have said, it is not "rough", the gold...

As others have said, it is not "rough", the gold was originally thicker and was higher than the blade, it would have covered where the horizontal cuts are. It has worn off with time and scabbard...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th December 2022, 08:26 PM
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The inclusion running down the spine is can be...

The inclusion running down the spine is can be seen on better blades filled with silver or gold, gold being used in the best blades. Going down the entire spine would be unusual.

rand
Forum: Swap Forum 8th December 2022, 01:35 PM
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Islamic Arms and Armor of Muslim India

For sale is Islamic Arms and Armor of Muslim India written by Dr Syed Afar Haider and published 1991, came from the Pacific Asia Museum Library and is in excellent condition. Priced at $325

Wish...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2022, 01:20 PM
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Posted By rand
Spine of Shamshir

Hello,

You have a wonderful Shamshir. I have one question, on the spine of the blade near the cross guard, can you see any folds in the steel? And if so, is there anything inlaid into the...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 14th March 2022, 03:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,521
Posted By rand
Baltimore Show

Hi,

Am not planning on attending the Baltimore Show, will miss seeing fellow collectors and conversations around dinner Saturday night.

rand
Forum: Swap Forum 7th February 2022, 02:51 PM
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Posted By rand
Indian Arms & Armour vol I by Pant

Indian Arms and Armour volume I by Pant
Large coffee table size book in average condition
$65 plus shipping
Forum: Swap Forum 2nd February 2022, 03:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,890
Posted By rand
Islamic Arms & Armour of Muslim India

The book by Dr Syed Zafar Haider is no longer available.
rand
Forum: Swap Forum 7th April 2021, 12:20 PM
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Views: 1,820
Posted By rand
Indian Arms and Armour Vol1. Pant $65

Indian Arms & Armour Vol 1 by Pant. $65
Has dust jacket

PayPal accepted, Buyer pays shipping
Forum: Swap Forum 6th April 2021, 07:10 PM
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Views: 3,890
Posted By rand
Islamic Arms & Armour of Muslim India

This book by Dr Syed Zafar Haider. Was in the Pacific Asia Museum library, with dust jacket and fine condition, printed in 1991. An excellent book.

$235 plus shipping, Paypal accepted.

Also...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th February 2019, 01:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 27,955
Posted By rand
Orb

Looks similar to the shape of his throne.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/460422761897861582/


Was looking for star charts too, symbol crux for the Southern cross is similar also.

rand
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th February 2019, 12:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 27,955
Posted By rand
Battara, You have a very beautiful sword. ...

Battara,

You have a very beautiful sword. Would need a better quality image to be able to study it, but could determine if all the koftgari on blade was done with the same hand. Possibly a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2019, 02:59 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 27,955
Posted By rand
Follow the wootz pattern

Hey Jens,

When you look at the wootz pattern of the blade, you see dark and light (black & silver) colors and lines. The black lines being similar to the cartography of a map showing the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd February 2019, 02:53 PM
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Posted By rand
Katar Cross hatching & inlay

The umbrella applied with a cross hatching technique, either a gold wire or a gold sheet appliqué. The dots and triangular marks appear to be a form of punch inlay.

The umbrella gold overlay...
Forum: Swap Forum 1st February 2019, 08:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,991
Posted By rand
Oriental, Eastern, Islamic, Asian Book Collection

Oriental, Eastern, Islamic, Asian Book Collection.

Islamic Arourers and their works by L.A. Mayer (1st edition) has water damage on outside of cover, Indian Arms & Armour by Dr Pant paper cover...
Forum: Swap Forum 9th December 2018, 03:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,884
Posted By rand
Rapier and Small Sword 1460-1820

On Hold,

Thanks Oliver
Forum: Swap Forum 8th December 2018, 07:12 PM
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Views: 3,884
Posted By rand
Rapier and Small Sword 1460-1820

Just found out I am not receiving PM's, please via email or reply to post.

Thanks,
rand
Forum: Swap Forum 7th December 2018, 11:25 PM
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Views: 3,454
Posted By rand
Stones Glossary 1934

Book on hold,
Thanks Jens
Forum: Swap Forum 7th December 2018, 02:13 PM
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Views: 3,454
Posted By rand
Stones Glossary 1st Ed 1934

Excellent 1st edition of this most important work done by George Stone. The images are much better than newer volumes published and remains one of the go to books today. An impressive and important...
Forum: Swap Forum 7th December 2018, 02:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,884
Posted By rand
Small Sword & Rapier 1460-1820 Norman

Small Sword & Rapier 1460-1820 By Norman
Printed 1980
$225

The quintessential study of the rapier and small sword that has become recognized as the best study on this subject done.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2017, 03:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,539
Posted By rand
Brian Isaac

Have known Brian Isaac a very long time and consider him a friend even though we have never met. He has been doing a serious study of Islamic/Asian arms & armor for a very long time. He has had...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th March 2017, 11:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,927
Posted By rand
Timonium

Will be there if I can get a reservation at the Radisson, right now they are booked. Really hope to see everyone at the show again.

rand
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th December 2016, 03:23 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 37,753
Posted By rand
Jens, Your knowledge of Islamic arms is at a...

Jens,

Your knowledge of Islamic arms is at a world class level and you can talk fluently with a depth of knowledge with anyone in the world and they would know that instantly. I give you the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2016, 05:48 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 37,753
Posted By rand
Copies Sold

Am curious how many copies have sold, does anyone have a copy numbered higher than 50? Mine is #17. If you don't already have your own personal copy you may want to get one soon.

rand
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd November 2016, 04:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,303
Posted By rand
Shellack Removal

Hi Roland,

Has been quite a while since removing shellack off a weapon, but believe I used nail polish remover. Remember it came off quite quickly and the before and after was dramatic. ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd November 2016, 01:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,303
Posted By rand
Ivory Handle

Have been thinking about the ivory handle on your sword. Have you entertained the idea that the ivory carving could have been done by a persian artisan? Or do the floral design on the handle look...
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