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26th March 2005, 03:09 PM
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It sure looked like the guy did not know waht he had. Apparently bidding started at around a hundred dollars. Bet he is happpy! |
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26th March 2005, 04:39 PM
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26th March 2005, 04:42 PM
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Yeah he is!
Yannis, would it be possible a Greek immigrant was in Russian service and had it remounted for some sort of Russian military requirements? A lot of armies in the early modern era would regulate hilt style, scabbard covering, and things like that, but people still provided or could provide their own blades and their own work. I haven't seen the pics, actually (the link doesn't work right for me for some reason), and I take it it's real fancy, but if he were an officer/prince?... |
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26th March 2005, 04:52 PM
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Bill, the sellers bidding price started at $1.
 I look forward to the full your report Artzi, it should be enlightening for me.. lovely piece! Spiral |
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26th March 2005, 09:57 PM
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Yannis and Tom,
Every potential scenario we all advanced here is just an exercise in fantasy: nobody knows how this incredible and very old blade got married the Circassian hilt. I am glad you all agree that it was a "second marriage". I am still watching the pics and awe-ing...... |
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22nd May 2005, 09:40 AM
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Location: Chania Crete Greece
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Just in case the sword has been received and Artzi was too busy for the report, i am writting here to remind that matter.
I still havent seen yet the pictures!!! |
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