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23rd February 2008, 02:59 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Santa Barbara, California
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The dealer does say...
"A SPECTACULAR WALLHANGER" and in the earlier description... "Material: Steel, bone & brass" Later, he mentions "Elephant tusk"... so which is it? It definitely looks like bone to me- and if an elephant tried to swing that thing around, with the thinness of the tang there's no doubt that it would break. Perhaps a ceremonial piece? Pretty cool looking, though... but if you're looking for functionality and 'elephant tusk' I would definitely ask for my money back. |
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23rd February 2008, 07:07 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 87
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He also stated it dates: 1700-1800 and the values at:Est.: $1500-2000 I feel bad for you Bill  , Collecting is great fun.  , but ethical values in dealers are as hard to find as.....an authentic elephant sword!Don't get mad get EVEN!  negative feedback all the way!  and what goes around comes around, hopefully a beautiful Wootz steel sword originally owned by a King will find its way to you for under $100 best of luck next time 
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