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Old 29th January 2007, 03:18 PM   #16
asomotif
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Dear Flavio,

Wonderfull items, please don't post these to often, it makes it very difficult to keep my focus on Borneo and Indonesia
Extending my collecction to other countries is out of my budget

Small addition to the Eisenhauer / Ironcutter remarks.
Dutch swords often show this too : Yzerhouwer
Often complemented with a makers name, sometimes even with a german makers name like WKC and a dutch importer that finally fitted the blade.

As for the Rhino hilt. I am far from an expert and only once held a precious and delicately cut chinese vase made from rhino horn. but Rhino horn is basically a bundle of hair and the top and sides of the scabbard very much give the impression of Rhino horn.

Surely there must be more experienced collectors amongst us that can be consulted.

Best regards,
Willem
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