Mughal sword handle. Am I dreaming?

Atlantia · 5th June 2012, 09:49 AM

Hmm, I guess we all had that one on watch.
I wasn't expecting the end price to be anywhere near that.

RSWORD · 5th June 2012, 01:56 PM

Well, I for one am very please to see the price it obtained particularly since I have an example with very similar hilt.

Here is my example. Near identical in overall shape with differing koftgari motifs. I would place both examples in the 18th century and offer that it is a fairly rare handle style and would be of academic interest to the advanced and serious collectors.

ariel · 5th June 2012, 08:40 PM

Yours has a much better preserved gold decorations. If Indian economy gets any better, you will become a VERY, VERY rich man!
:-)

Battara · 6th June 2012, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ariel

Yours has a much better preserved gold decorations. If Indian economy gets any better, you will become a VERY, VERY rich man!
:-)

Which would mean Indian pieces would be out of the price range for a number of us......

Emanuel · 6th June 2012, 06:37 AM

Indian economy is slowing down actually.

Still, I am finding that a lot of the wealthy Indians here are indeed snapping up antiques, arms and armour included.

ALEX · 6th June 2012, 12:27 PM

Nothing wrong with the price, especially considering the global market. It is a nice and authentic antique item. I agree with Rick, it is at least 18th century or a bit earlier hilt of good quality. Good for both the buyer and seller:-)
when one thinks: "would be nice to buy it for $100", then it looks really expensive when it goes above $1000:-)

Atlantia · 6th June 2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ALEX

when one thinks: "would be nice to buy it for $100", then it looks really expensive when it goes above $1000:-)

LOL, How very true! It's our old enemy: Wishful thinking!

How many times has that stopped me buying something I should have?

-They can't all be 'flea market' bargains sadly

Atlantia · 5th June 2012, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RSWORD

Well, I for one am very please to see the price it obtained particularly since I have an example with very similar hilt.

Here is my example. Near identical in overall shape with differing koftgari motifs. I would place both examples in the 18th century and offer that it is a fairly rare handle style and would be of academic interest to the advanced and serious collectors.

Lovely sword Rick.
One of Tipu's knights?

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5th June 2012, 09:49 AM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Hmm, I guess we all had that one on watch. I wasn't expecting the end price to be anywhere near that.

5th June 2012, 08:40 PM	#3
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Yours has a much better preserved gold decorations. If Indian economy gets any better, you will become a VERY, VERY rich man! :-)

6th June 2012, 06:37 AM	#5
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Indian economy is slowing down actually. Still, I am finding that a lot of the wealthy Indians here are indeed snapping up antiques, arms and armour included.

6th June 2012, 12:27 PM	#6
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	Nothing wrong with the price, especially considering the global market. It is a nice and authentic antique item. I agree with Rick, it is at least 18th century or a bit earlier hilt of good quality. Good for both the buyer and seller:-) when one thinks: "would be nice to buy it for $100", then it looks really expensive when it goes above $1000:-)