Damascus wonder (1)

[Dom]

Good Day Gentlemen

Due to my stupidity, (question put about an object being the subject of an auction) my banissement was decided by the moderators, for a long very long period of approximately one year, tks God … and moderators, it’s over.

During this period, I wasn’t able to share with you my visit in Damascus - Syria and of my discovery of an extraordinary person, no AN ARTIST
"Rimon", specialist in the restoration in the Islamic swords.

Alex, who is a regular contributor here, had given of it me his address, I highly thank it.

Rimon showed me its « wonder », here some pictures about those swords


(clic on pic's to enlarge)
next post for some others one

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Dom

[Dom]

that's set for today, thanks to have share me with these moments of happiness

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Dom

[rand]

Looks like a proud owner with some nice swords, makes going to Syria worth while.

rand

[Andrew]

Originally Posted by Dom

Good Day Gentlemen

Due to my stupidity, (question put about an object being the subject of an auction) my banissement was decided by the moderators, for a long very long period of approximately one year, tks God … and moderators, it’s over.

Hi Dom. Welcome back.

By the way, the initial suspension for posting an active auction link is only 10 days. I think you ran into problems when you re-registered under other user names prior to the suspension expiration.

Best,
Andrew

[Dom]

Originally Posted by Andrew

Hi Dom. Welcome back.

By the way, the initial suspension for posting an active auction link is only 10 days. I think you ran into problems when you re-registered under other user names prior to the suspension expiration.

Best,
Andrew

Thanks Andrew for your nice words
I will not argument too long about the sanction, ... the law it's the law, even if it's hard

but, if I tried to re-registered under other user names, it's because, nobody give me notice of my banishment
as I wasn't informed, just I believed been facing a "bug" problem, no more
and, it's after at least, that I received a P.M. from a moderator with explanations

Regards

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Dom

[Battara]

Nice piece and thank you for the pictures.

Welcome back.

[ariel]

Excuse me. please, but what exactly do you mean by "restorer"?
Do the elaborate and fresh cartouches on the kilij also come from his workshop?

[ALEX]

First and foremost - Welcome back Dom, and many thanks for the nice pictures, mentioning about my friend Rimon, and for your nice words.
Rimon is a real gentleman and a talented artist. It is sad that the person of such a rare caliber can not fully utilize his "commercial potential" being located in Syria I had a pleasure to purchase some of his swords and daggers, and regret not getting more, and I miss Rimon dearly.

Ariel, the "restoration" Rimon does entitles all aspects of reviving/repairing swords/daggers using as authentic and natural means as possible. He certainly can make coftgari stamps/inscriptions (upon request), but mostly he polishes/etches abused wootz blades, makes silver-chased scabbards and crossguards, etc. Most of my previous posts depict his work, and it puzzles most experts by looking 100% authentic. However, Rimon NEVER lies about his products and always authenticates what's old and what's not. A very rare quality among Middle Eastern artists/dealers!

I can post Rimon's email, address in Damascus and telephone numbers, if anyone would like to get in touch with him.

[ariel]

Wrong post.