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5th January 2013, 01:09 PM
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Well Barry,
Focusing on the sword with eyes adjusted by Mark's remarks, i guess i will follow his opinion. Indeed the letterings don't seem to have any logic sequence. |
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5th January 2013, 05:27 PM
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It seem like a chinese repro to me too..
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6th January 2013, 08:38 AM
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not repro - just fantasy |
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6th January 2013, 10:40 AM
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Yes, fantasy, but one that many seek to make others think is an old valuable, unidentified piece.
I know the moderators don't like us posting active auctions, so I won't post the direct link. I have found our 'little stinker' on eBay. If you go to eBay and do a search for 'Old French Military Saber Cavalry Sword Signed Sharp Blade', you will see this exact sword. Interestingly, under it at the bottom is one of those Chinese maces we were discussing under another thread. The scary thing about these pieces is that some of them do resemble other types of Chinese/Japanese/Korean/etc weapons and can fool even moderately experienced collectors. Not cool- 
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6th January 2013, 11:23 AM
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Creepy to see such patina on the brass and steel
 really creepy
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6th January 2013, 12:00 PM
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In fairness, Barry's one looks far more carefully aged. Try googling the 'name' (lol) on the blade of the other one: apwfedijgnksxz It looks like the worst set of scrabble letters ever, 3 vowels and 11 consonants! Barry, What is the grip on yours made of? The colour on the brass is really well done. Quite scary really. Also seems likme they are taking more care with the scabbards as well. Is it lined? Last edited by Atlantia; 6th January 2013 at 12:15 PM. |
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6th January 2013, 01:59 PM
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I usually avoid e-bay, but just checked what is offered from China today.
There are indeed some dangerous forgeries amongst them. Such as a kai gunto that made me go 
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6th January 2013, 05:10 PM
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I had wondered about a similar sword some time ago, as I was triggered by some of the Bavarian flower langets. I had saved this one in my files. Unfortunately the pictures are pretty small and I didn't save an overall shot but definitely in the same vein. Spotted immediately by others (as folk hee also have) It is a reminder to always look more than twice.
A great many European looking swords are coming out of China. Some rather good looking and many (as mentioned) rather fantastical. I continue to open up some Ebay listings, as some are familiar overall patterns but then the main giveaway most times is the shipping location. That and starting prices. Anyway, three pictures to add to this thread. I came across it a few years ago. My fascination for the flower langets is posted in a thread here with my own penchant as a dunce of the day  http://www.swordforum.com/forums/sho...n-Flower-Power Cheers GC |
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