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14th July 2012, 03:05 AM
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We all dream for this!
"Chance favors (only) the prepared mind." Louis Pasteur
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14th July 2012, 03:54 AM
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Into Each Life ...
Some Sun must shine ...
 Awesome purchase ! |
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14th July 2012, 06:46 AM
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unbelievably beautiful pieces with an equally beautiful story behind it. Congrats on a wonderful find!
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14th July 2012, 07:32 AM
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More information
The blade on the gold one is heavy but plain and never touched, the silver one is much older style and age 3/16" thick at hilt stained and slight pitting over about a third of the blade. Hilt is crude wood and looks like it was carried by a
young man. The connection with El Glaoui was mentioned in the listing. Here is an explanation by Mr. Bellon. I couldn't get my scan of the letter to work, so photo of screen will have to do. How many times have you handled a weapon and wished it could talk. It took about four months to get the letter thru the E Bay Seller, but, I was assured Michel felt it was time to let them go to someone who wanted to preserve their history. Steve |
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14th July 2012, 03:46 PM
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We seem to have a proliferation of Koummyas given by Mr. Glaoui to varios dignitaries :
What a strange coincidence...... Last edited by fernando; 14th July 2012 at 04:18 PM. |
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14th July 2012, 03:56 PM
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Ariel.
That's an active auction. Might want to remove the link and just mention that it is currently being offered? |
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14th July 2012, 07:24 PM
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Sorry:-(((
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15th July 2012, 03:38 AM
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Inspiring!
Just when I was beginning to lose hope of treasure on eBay! Congratulations
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15th July 2012, 09:34 PM
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Major Congratulations, Steve!
GREAT finds, Archer. I gnash my teeth in envy!
But they couldn't have found a better home. 
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16th July 2012, 04:56 PM
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Superb pieces with quality blades.
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16th July 2012, 04:57 PM
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Nice one! beautiful examples thanks alot for sharing.
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