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Rick · 12th September 2008, 04:46 AM

The only 19 in that piece is post 1950 .

Certainly not 19thC.

Re price ; see P.T. Barnum .

Bill M · 12th September 2008, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

The only 19 in that piece is post 1950 .

Certainly not 19thC.

Re price ; see P.T. Barnum .

Yup. Barnum. We know the quote

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Originally Posted by Battara

It's the ivory?

I wonder why the seller calls it "bone?" Is CITES clamping down again? Though this seller is USA, could he be CYA for possible export?

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Originally Posted by ariel

OK, guys, please teach me: why is it "exceptional", .......

The pictures are exceptional, but it ends there.

Rick · 12th September 2008, 04:11 PM

One can always count on this Seller for great photography .

David · 12th September 2008, 05:22 PM

Um...did anyone notice that the reserve was not met so the only sucker in this case is the seller as he still owns this wonderful "19th century" sword.

Rick · 12th September 2008, 06:12 PM

If that's the case then someone got lucky .......

12th September 2008, 04:46 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	The only 19 in that piece is post 1950 . Certainly not 19thC. Re price ; see P.T. Barnum .

12th September 2008, 04:11 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	One can always count on this Seller for great photography .

12th September 2008, 05:22 PM	#4
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	Um...did anyone notice that the reserve was not met so the only sucker in this case is the seller as he still owns this wonderful "19th century" sword.

12th September 2008, 06:12 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	If that's the case then someone got lucky .......