Ethnographic Arms & Armour
 

Go Back   Ethnographic Arms & Armour > Discussion Forums > European Armoury

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 3rd October 2024, 04:35 PM   #1
Richard G
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 406
Default Russian Shashka

I suspect the moderators won't be too happy with this, being a current auction, but perhaps they will make an exception because of the extraordinary estimate that I doubt will figure in the bidding plans of most forumnites.
Otherwise, please take it down, and I apologise.
Best wishes
Richard
https://auction.apolloauctions.com/l...tsar-of-russia
Richard G is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 3rd October 2024, 06:04 PM   #2
Bob A
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 430
Default

It might be of value to save the photos and description for posting once the auction is complete, for history's sake?
Bob A is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 3rd October 2024, 09:17 PM   #3
Jim McDougall
Arms Historian
 
Jim McDougall's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Route 66
Posts: 9,963
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob A View Post
It might be of value to save the photos and description for posting once the auction is complete, for history's sake?
Well noted Bob, and I agree entirely. The reason for the prohibition of posting of items in live auction etc. is due to obvious potential for litigation resulting from publicly posted comments which might impair auction results.

Once the auction is complete of course, that potential is virtually ended, but of course common sense must prevail in open comments concerning weapon sales issued publicly. I am no lawyer, but this is how I see these situations.

As noted, this is a most important sword historically, and the monetary matter is for me, inconsequential. The history of the sword itself is fascinating regardless, and would make for great discussion as to the nature and characteristics of the shashka itself. Interesting it is ex -Mollo collection!
Jim McDougall is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 4th October 2024, 06:21 PM   #4
Interested Party
Member
 
Interested Party's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Eastern Sierra
Posts: 481
Default

WOW!! After the auction I am looking forward to seeing if anyone has information on the maker and history of the blade and fittings. I really liked the seal of Solomon hidden in the foliage on the pommel.

Last edited by Interested Party; 4th October 2024 at 06:22 PM. Reason: I said too much
Interested Party is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 08:13 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Posts are regarded as being copyrighted by their authors and the act of posting material is deemed to be a granting of an irrevocable nonexclusive license for display here.