A couple of interesting tulwars

Andy Davis · 19th April 2006, 09:15 AM

Hi guys, seems a while since ive posted but life catches up with us sometimes.
Just gained these, nothing greatly unusual but thought I'd put them on anyway.
The first, typical tulwar form, very nicely crafted hilt, minimal decoration but in copper? Thought it may have been tarnished brass but if it is, its deffinately very high proportion copper.
The other, Southern style cruciform hilt, rather crude but with very narrow waist to the top of the grip. The blade though, which doesnt look original carries a very odd stamp mark. Best I can get with the camera but any ideas?
Cheers all
Andy

P.S Jim, i'll be back in touch, as drawings have been growing steadily and a trip to Durham Oriental museum, has given me a whole new field of subjects, which they want me to illustrate.

Battara · 19th April 2006, 06:34 PM

The second tulwar hilt is indeed copper. I can tell this by the areas that are worn and by the type of oxidation. Though a little unusual, it is not unheard of for Indian hilts to be made of copper. They did it to tulwars and katars.

19th April 2006, 09:15 AM	#1
Andy Davis Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: England, Northumberland Posts: 85	A couple of interesting tulwars Hi guys, seems a while since ive posted but life catches up with us sometimes. Just gained these, nothing greatly unusual but thought I'd put them on anyway. The first, typical tulwar form, very nicely crafted hilt, minimal decoration but in copper? Thought it may have been tarnished brass but if it is, its deffinately very high proportion copper. The other, Southern style cruciform hilt, rather crude but with very narrow waist to the top of the grip. The blade though, which doesnt look original carries a very odd stamp mark. Best I can get with the camera but any ideas? Cheers all Andy P.S Jim, i'll be back in touch, as drawings have been growing steadily and a trip to Durham Oriental museum, has given me a whole new field of subjects, which they want me to illustrate. Attached Images

19th April 2006, 06:34 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	The second tulwar hilt is indeed copper. I can tell this by the areas that are worn and by the type of oxidation. Though a little unusual, it is not unheard of for Indian hilts to be made of copper. They did it to tulwars and katars.