Another Kattara

Tim Simmons · 5th May 2007, 07:19 PM

Fantastic handle. That is probably where the money went. Boy! what a lot of money. It looks as thought it may be 18th century.

katana · 5th May 2007, 07:54 PM

Indeed, alot of money....bearing in mind there is also a 22.5% buyer's tax

that increases the winning cost to approx $12000

Surely its not worth that much

Tim Simmons · 5th May 2007, 07:59 PM

It might be if you are rich and building a collection. You will not see another for some time. I would only want to pay £500

katana · 5th May 2007, 08:33 PM

One query I do have about this sword is the small cross guard and down turned quillions....I thought all Kattara, other than being Omani, have just the handle and pommel and are therefore 'guardless'

Tim Simmons · 5th May 2007, 08:35 PM

Like in the book

sorry I could not help myself.

S.Al-Anizi · 5th May 2007, 08:45 PM

I would say that when it comes to these swords, a serious collector should be ready shell out some money

They do not pass your computer screen daily

Michael Blalock · 5th May 2007, 11:02 PM

Katana, This is of a type like the one in this photo from an earlier post. I have seen photos of several. To me, they look to be all the same hilt. They all have these same quillions with the holes. Not very decorative either. It makes you wonder if they may have once had some type of gold cladding or other material that was removed or came off.

5th May 2007, 11:02 PM	#7
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	Katana, This is of a type like the one in this photo from an earlier post. I have seen photos of several. To me, they look to be all the same hilt. They all have these same quillions with the holes. Not very decorative either. It makes you wonder if they may have once had some type of gold cladding or other material that was removed or came off. Attached Images

5th May 2007, 07:19 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,844	Fantastic handle. That is probably where the money went. Boy! what a lot of money. It looks as thought it may be 18th century.

5th May 2007, 07:54 PM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Indeed, alot of money....bearing in mind there is also a 22.5% buyer's tax that increases the winning cost to approx $12000 Surely its not worth that much

5th May 2007, 07:59 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,844	It might be if you are rich and building a collection. You will not see another for some time. I would only want to pay £500

5th May 2007, 08:33 PM	#4
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	One query I do have about this sword is the small cross guard and down turned quillions....I thought all Kattara, other than being Omani, have just the handle and pommel and are therefore 'guardless'

5th May 2007, 08:35 PM	#5
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,844	Like in the book sorry I could not help myself.

5th May 2007, 08:45 PM	#6
S.Al-Anizi Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arabia Posts: 278	I would say that when it comes to these swords, a serious collector should be ready shell out some money They do not pass your computer screen daily