Robert Hales: Islamic Arms and Armour

[kahnjar1]

Originally Posted by Horsa

Great thanks for alerting me. I will definitely order a copy.

I have two books like this. "Arts of the Muslim Knight" and also the Khalili Collection book. Any thoughts on how this one will compare?

IMHO Robert Hales book compares favourably with Arts of the Muslim Knight. I have both books and would say that perhaps the Hales book has a better range of pics. My opinion only----others may feel differently.
Stu

[Richard G]

What is also astonishing is that all these weapons have been at one time in the possession of Robert Hales, bought and sold by him in basically an open market; although some have ended up in museums.
Regards
Richard

[ALEX]

Originally Posted by Richard G

What is also astonishing is that all these weapons have been at one time in the possession of Robert Hales, bought and sold by him in basically an open market; although some have ended up in museums.
Regards
Richard

I agree This is what happens when you're one of the most prominent dealers in London for 30+ years. A few years ago I saw Bob's table at the arms fair, and he had the best quality items, including persian wootz shield and wootz gold-inlaid silver-clad yataghan. now I feel sorry I did not get them. it is unlikely I'll come across items like these anytime soon