What is this???

Kubur · 17th June 2016, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Runjeet Singh

I was offered a small group of Sikh weapons several years ago, all late 19th century and early 20th century, there was a very similar dagger in the group. Since, I have seen a few of these daggers and many have small clues that they were made in the Punjab, possibly for Sikh use at the turn of the century, and early 20thC.

Hope that helps -
Best, Runjeet.

Thank you Runjeet!
Unfortunatly I looked everywhere and impossible to find any references or any other examples...
Best,
Kubur

Helleri · 18th June 2016, 01:07 AM

Handle looks Omani.

Timo Nieminen · 11th July 2016, 10:33 PM

My sword (or large knife) of similar construction, though with a different style of pommel.

Seller claimed 19th century, iirc.

ariel · 11th July 2016, 11:35 PM

Do I see Indian Ricasso?

Timo Nieminen · 12th July 2016, 12:30 AM

Yes. But surely this is unsurprising on an Indian sword.

11th July 2016, 10:33 PM	#3
Timo Nieminen Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 422	My sword (or large knife) of similar construction, though with a different style of pommel. Seller claimed 19th century, iirc. Attached Images

18th June 2016, 01:07 AM	#2
Helleri Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Chino, CA. Posts: 219	Handle looks Omani.

11th July 2016, 11:35 PM	#4
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Do I see Indian Ricasso?

12th July 2016, 12:30 AM	#5
Timo Nieminen Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 422	Yes. But surely this is unsurprising on an Indian sword.