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12th December 2005, 04:48 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Toronto, Canada
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Bishaq?
Hello, this one just ended http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1
but was too early in the morning to get. Is it an example of a Turkish bishaq or some sort of kard? Manolo |
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12th December 2005, 05:22 PM
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Location: Athens Greece
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It looks like an ottoman bichaq of 19th century. I was close to bid on it very high. BUT the photos are not good at all and the seller didn’t answer to my questions so I let it pass. I was very suspicious that it could be modern copy. I wish to the winner the best luck. If it is authentic he did a real good score!
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12th December 2005, 06:38 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
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I agree: pics are exceedingly bad. It is either a nice find or (IMHO) modern copy , perhaps even Cretan rather than Ottoman.
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13th December 2005, 01:59 AM
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EAAF Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
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Yannis you were wise to pass. Although the form looks right, the blade and forte give me pause (from what I can see through the bad pictures).
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13th December 2005, 03:56 AM
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Vikingsword Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: The Aussie Bush
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BTW -- did you notice the handle of the winner?
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13th December 2005, 11:20 AM
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