Very odd Sudanese sword for discussion

Alberto · 15th March 2014, 11:03 PM

Interesting thread and a fine guide to the potential buyers: Czerny's proposes this same "intersting Kaskara" on March, the 29th, 2014, extimation Euros 1000 to 1500 and they say it was sold on 2012 for £ 12000 (Christie's auction details given) without expressing any doubt about its age and originality but without explaining as well why their extimation is so much lower..... what a bargain!

Tim Simmons · 16th March 2014, 10:47 AM

Seeing this thread again is well worthwhile. A tragedy, I hope I am not the only one but having another review of the "antique" The brass scabbard fittings do not seem to be right either, the colour just does not appear correct for 19th century brass fittings? Staining is not difficult. The blade could be old? The handle is bronze rather than brass, least said the better.

We are so lucky here.

Rick · 24th March 2014, 03:24 PM

So, this sword is currently listed once again.
Time to close the thread .

Andrew · 24th March 2014, 04:29 PM

Thread locked. Active auction.

15th March 2014, 11:03 PM	#1
Alberto Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2	Strange Kaskara Interesting thread and a fine guide to the potential buyers: Czerny's proposes this same "intersting Kaskara" on March, the 29th, 2014, extimation Euros 1000 to 1500 and they say it was sold on 2012 for £ 12000 (Christie's auction details given) without expressing any doubt about its age and originality but without explaining as well why their extimation is so much lower..... what a bargain!

16th March 2014, 10:47 AM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,742	Seeing this thread again is well worthwhile. A tragedy, I hope I am not the only one but having another review of the "antique" The brass scabbard fittings do not seem to be right either, the colour just does not appear correct for 19th century brass fittings? Staining is not difficult. The blade could be old? The handle is bronze rather than brass, least said the better. We are so lucky here.

24th March 2014, 03:24 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,268	So, this sword is currently listed once again. Time to close the thread .

24th March 2014, 04:29 PM	#4
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Thread locked. Active auction.