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drac2k · 27th May 2016, 12:13 AM

I just bought a small collection and this was one of the pieces;could it be Georgian ?

colin henshaw · 31st May 2016, 05:55 PM

Not my area, but I thought I would reply as no one else has. Seems a very fine quality piece, I like the form and deep grooving to the blade. Looking at the very clean condition, I would guess the dagger is not so old ?

drac2k · 31st May 2016, 06:34 PM

Thanks for your comments. You should of seen it before it was cleaned, which is always a concern with gold koftgari;luckily it was mostly cosmoline and tarnish.The work on the blade, especially the fullers and the gold inlay is superb, and it surprises me that I can not find any maker's mark(maybe the fullers or the koftgari are the clue). I would guess the age to be between 1890 to 1939, more so 1890 to 1914, but this is only a guess, based solely on my resourcing the "collective unconsciousness."

mariusgmioc · 31st May 2016, 07:25 PM

It is rather dificult to form an educated oppinion judging from the photos, but...

The condition of the blade is remarkable for a blade that was kept sheathe as there is absolutely no pitting, only a dark patina you may get from etching.

Moreover, it is a rather atypical piece in shape and decoration neither Georgian, nor Daghestani.

I suspect it to be a very recent piece of... Indian workmanship. Close examination of koftgari may be more revealing.

Sajen · 31st May 2016, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drac2k

.... more so 1890 to 1914, but this is only a guess, based solely on my resourcing the "collective unconsciousness."

Also not my area of expertise, but I would agree! Beautiful piece indeed! Congrats!

Regards,
Detlef

Oliver Pinchot · 31st May 2016, 09:08 PM

You're right, it's Georgian work in the Circassian style.
Probably 3rd quarter of the 19th century. Nice example

drac2k · 31st May 2016, 09:18 PM

Thank you gentlemen for your comments.

27th May 2016, 12:13 AM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	Kindjal for comment I just bought a small collection and this was one of the pieces;could it be Georgian ? Attached Images

31st May 2016, 05:55 PM	#2
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	Not my area, but I thought I would reply as no one else has. Seems a very fine quality piece, I like the form and deep grooving to the blade. Looking at the very clean condition, I would guess the dagger is not so old ?

31st May 2016, 06:34 PM	#3
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	Thanks for your comments. You should of seen it before it was cleaned, which is always a concern with gold koftgari;luckily it was mostly cosmoline and tarnish.The work on the blade, especially the fullers and the gold inlay is superb, and it surprises me that I can not find any maker's mark(maybe the fullers or the koftgari are the clue). I would guess the age to be between 1890 to 1939, more so 1890 to 1914, but this is only a guess, based solely on my resourcing the "collective unconsciousness."

31st May 2016, 07:25 PM	#4
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,912	It is rather dificult to form an educated oppinion judging from the photos, but... The condition of the blade is remarkable for a blade that was kept sheathe as there is absolutely no pitting, only a dark patina you may get from etching. Moreover, it is a rather atypical piece in shape and decoration neither Georgian, nor Daghestani. I suspect it to be a very recent piece of... Indian workmanship. Close examination of koftgari may be more revealing.

31st May 2016, 09:08 PM	#6
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 470	You're right, it's Georgian work in the Circassian style. Probably 3rd quarter of the 19th century. Nice example

31st May 2016, 09:18 PM	#7
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	Thank you gentlemen for your comments.