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14th November 2016, 01:52 AM
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However, I did find this example with a tassel from the Villa Escudero Museum. It is wrapped and not attached to a ring through a hole in the terminal end of the scabbard.
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14th November 2016, 06:08 AM
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What an absolutely beautiful piece Detlef. This is one of if not the nicest example of this style of bolo that I have ever seen. The combination of the hilt carving and engraved and inlaid blade make this a true piece of the bladesmiths art. Still having what looks to be the original embossed leather scabbards coming with it as well is just unbelievably good fortune. This must have originally been owned by someone of some importance, possibly a high ranking individual such as a local or Military Official. I cannot even start to describe just how jealous I am of your good fortune. My congratulations to you on this magnificent new addition to your collection.
Best, Robert P.S. You know where to sent this if you ever get tired of looking at it. 
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14th November 2016, 10:39 AM
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thank you very much!  I ever have thought that when I get such a high end bolo to find it in the States. So I am more as surprised to find it by an auction house in Germany. Be sure that it will need a very long time for me to be tired of looking at it!  Regards, Detlef Last edited by Sajen; 14th November 2016 at 10:49 AM. |
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14th November 2016, 05:01 PM
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Congratulations on your magnificent find.How fortunate to have two examples ! I have read the past threads ; has the significance been determined of the highly unusual ram head configuration ?
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14th November 2016, 06:02 PM
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Regarding the meaning of the ram head there is nothing concrete found until now.  So when there is a member who know something; please share it here!  Regards, Detlef |
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15th November 2016, 09:12 PM
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congratulations, Detlef! a truly magnificent piece!!
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15th November 2016, 10:28 PM
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14th November 2016, 10:26 AM
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Regards, Detlef |
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