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ariel · 10th October 2008, 06:59 AM

They had magnificent pieces ! None of them went for less that ~$3-4K, and some Islamic pieces went for $30-60K ( auction house premium not included).
Possibilities:
1. People still have money to spend on toys despite tough economic times.
2. Antique weapons are a good investment
3. Most likely one: I have heard that there is a world-wide run on Indian, Chinese and Russian (+ related areas) objects of art. There is a glut of "nuveau riches" there and they repatriate their historic weapons. This is similar to what happened in the 1980s with Nihonto. Interestingly, Nihonto this time around were much more restrained economically.
None of us, I reckon, are in the same league..... "If I were a rich man..."

10th October 2008, 06:59 AM	#7
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	They had magnificent pieces ! None of them went for less that ~$3-4K, and some Islamic pieces went for $30-60K ( auction house premium not included). Possibilities: 1. People still have money to spend on toys despite tough economic times. 2. Antique weapons are a good investment 3. Most likely one: I have heard that there is a world-wide run on Indian, Chinese and Russian (+ related areas) objects of art. There is a glut of "nuveau riches" there and they repatriate their historic weapons. This is similar to what happened in the 1980s with Nihonto. Interestingly, Nihonto this time around were much more restrained economically. None of us, I reckon, are in the same league..... "If I were a rich man..."