Nice Persian TABAR for comment

Atlantia · 22nd June 2008, 05:15 PM

I think its most likely second half 19thC. There are a lot of modern good items around but this one looks ok to me. I'd worry about a lack of deeper oxidisation in the recesses between the blades and shaft loop, but Valjhun has seen it pre-clean, so would have suspicions if it had looked newly aged or dirtied up.
I think if it was 'new' it would have an ornate handle to go with it. If it was recent it would be lighter or unsharpened.
I'd have a punt at it at the right price.
I think its either old enough or nice enough to merit a place in my collection.

I like the plain wooden shaft.

Heres a similar shaped head in the V&A

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22nd June 2008, 05:15 PM	#9
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	I think its most likely second half 19thC. There are a lot of modern good items around but this one looks ok to me. I'd worry about a lack of deeper oxidisation in the recesses between the blades and shaft loop, but Valjhun has seen it pre-clean, so would have suspicions if it had looked newly aged or dirtied up. I think if it was 'new' it would have an ornate handle to go with it. If it was recent it would be lighter or unsharpened. I'd have a punt at it at the right price. I think its either old enough or nice enough to merit a place in my collection. I like the plain wooden shaft. Heres a similar shaped head in the V&A