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trajan · 27th December 2007, 01:51 AM

Thank you Alex and Ariel. That was very informative!

Here are some pics of others I have in my collection--I would value your opinion.

The first 2 pictures: I was told is Armenian as well but Inscriptions are based on a language script and not actual words. It is bigger than the other at 34 inches--a true sword.

3rd and 4th picture: is a more Persian style but this one looks like real patterened steel in the fuller---some sort of sandwich construction??

The 5th and 6th picture: I was told also Armenian--decoration is very gold colored and much finer--also looks like a date ??16 in the Georgian calender.

The 7th picture: is unknown---large and wide and razor sharp--false damascus etch in fullers.

Last pic is of all pieces including some poorer ones for size perspection--bottom piece with broken handle is 17 inches.

I thank you for your help!
Matt

27th December 2007, 01:51 AM	#4
trajan Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 68	qamas Thank you Alex and Ariel. That was very informative! Here are some pics of others I have in my collection--I would value your opinion. The first 2 pictures: I was told is Armenian as well but Inscriptions are based on a language script and not actual words. It is bigger than the other at 34 inches--a true sword. 3rd and 4th picture: is a more Persian style but this one looks like real patterened steel in the fuller---some sort of sandwich construction?? The 5th and 6th picture: I was told also Armenian--decoration is very gold colored and much finer--also looks like a date ??16 in the Georgian calender. The 7th picture: is unknown---large and wide and razor sharp--false damascus etch in fullers. Last pic is of all pieces including some poorer ones for size perspection--bottom piece with broken handle is 17 inches. I thank you for your help! Matt Attached Images Last edited by trajan; 27th December 2007 at 03:34 PM. Reason: pictures and descriptions in wrong order