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Originally Posted by Royston
Yes, I know, I am being greedy.
I have collected since the 70's and these are the only two I have ever seen. Both are horn, wood, horn although the horn is wrapped around the wood on the pommel end so I think they are one piece wooden hilts with horn decoration.
Sajen, I think you are correct about their rarity. Not surprising seeing the size of the Islands.
Regards
Roy
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Hello Roy,
thank you very much for posting your two nice examples, the one in up seems to be very similar to my posted example. May I ask how long it is overall and the length of the blade?
It's most interesting that the handles are not simple wrapped with horn but the horn is covered with a piece of horn without a joint, a technic I never have seen before. This is also the problem by the restauration of my other example.
Again, two very nice and rare examples you own!
Best regards,
Detlef