Lots of takouba deals, some rare pieces

Iain · 10th December 2010, 08:22 PM

Well due to a variety of circumstances I am again letting go of some swords. Much as it pains me I’m pruning my collection back to the bare core, so my loss is your gain!

As usual these have appeared on my website, so I’ll link there for more pictures and detailed descriptions.

To make things easy I’m numbering the swords so you can tell me which one/s you are interested in.

Shipping is roughly 15-20 euros in Europe and N. America depending on the sword and weight. I charge what it costs me.

I am pricing very reasonably, but all realistic offers considered. Afraid I’m not looking for trades at the moment.

You can reach me at iain.norman@gmail.com or by PM here on the forums.

Takouba Offer 1.
http://takouba.org/takouba03/

An interesting hammer finished blade with iron pommel. I think this has quite good age to it and is certainly unique, I’ve never seen another quite like it. I’m asking 160 Euros.

Takouba Offer 2.
http://takouba.org/takouba07/

This one is hard for me to let go, nice sword. The southern style takoubas come on the market less frequently than others. This one is a decent example with an interesting leather covered pommel, not a common feature. I’d like to get 175 Euros for this one.

Takouba Offer 3.
http://takouba.org/takouba08/

A big solid example with very nice brass handle and pommel. Big blade with good flex. Very sturdy sword with a lot of presence. I’m asking 170 Euros.

Takouba Offer 4.
http://takouba.org/crv-takouba03/

An interesting and rare solid cast hilt with extremely thick blade. Curved takouba are pretty uncommon and this is an even more unusual form than the curved examples found among the Fulani and Tuareg. Asking 160 Euros.

Iain · 11th December 2010, 01:23 PM

Takouba Offer 2 is sold. Rest are still available, as before reasonable offers considered.

Iain · 12th December 2010, 01:58 PM

Takouba offer 4 is also now sold.

Iain · 15th December 2010, 03:26 PM

A holiday price drop!

Takouba offer 1 now asking 145 Euros

Takouba offer 3 now asking 155 Euros

Always open to reasonable offers.

Iain · 17th December 2010, 01:13 PM

Another drop for the Holidays some free European shipping on the one sword! Come on folks treat yourself and give it a good home.

Takouba offer 3 now asking 155 Euros and I will include free European shipping

Iain · 17th January 2011, 01:00 PM

Just a little bump for these in case anyone has a New Year's need for a takouba.

Both sword 1 and 3 are still available. Reasonable offers will be considered.

Iain · 21st January 2011, 02:08 PM

Well I still need to sell these, so a little price drop for the weekend. :-)

Takouba 1 - now asking 120 Euros
Takouba 2 - now asking 130 Euros

As before shipping is going to be roughly 15-20 Euros worldwide, per sword. Of course if someone wants both, one box is going to save some money for you on shipping!

Reasonable offers always considered.

Iain · 24th January 2011, 12:45 PM

Let's try again...

200 Euro for the pair or 105 each, shipping at cost and I'll pay half the shipping

Lew · 24th January 2011, 06:57 PM

Ian

is #2 for sale first you said it was sold and then for sale?

Iain · 24th January 2011, 08:50 PM

Hi Lew,

Thanks for catching that, my apologies it was a typo. Will teach me to post before I get my morning coffee!

1 and 3 are the remaining swords. I'm re-attaching pictures to clarify.

So to make it clear: 200 Euro for the pair or 105 each, shipping at cost and I'll pay half the shipping.

Iain · 15th February 2011, 01:41 PM

Both takouba are still available. :-) If you want more pictures, more detailed condition report or shipping estimate please PM or email me (iain.norman@gmail.com).

Iain · 24th March 2011, 08:42 PM

Still available. Open to offers and trades.

Iain · 27th March 2011, 08:29 PM

Both swords are pending. Thanks for looking.

10th December 2010, 08:22 PM	#1
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,680	Lots of takouba deals, some rare pieces Well due to a variety of circumstances I am again letting go of some swords. Much as it pains me I’m pruning my collection back to the bare core, so my loss is your gain! As usual these have appeared on my website, so I’ll link there for more pictures and detailed descriptions. To make things easy I’m numbering the swords so you can tell me which one/s you are interested in. Shipping is roughly 15-20 euros in Europe and N. America depending on the sword and weight. I charge what it costs me. I am pricing very reasonably, but all realistic offers considered. Afraid I’m not looking for trades at the moment. You can reach me at iain.norman@gmail.com or by PM here on the forums. Takouba Offer 1. http://takouba.org/takouba03/ An interesting hammer finished blade with iron pommel. I think this has quite good age to it and is certainly unique, I’ve never seen another quite like it. I’m asking 160 Euros. Takouba Offer 2. http://takouba.org/takouba07/ This one is hard for me to let go, nice sword. The southern style takoubas come on the market less frequently than others. This one is a decent example with an interesting leather covered pommel, not a common feature. I’d like to get 175 Euros for this one. Takouba Offer 3. http://takouba.org/takouba08/ A big solid example with very nice brass handle and pommel. Big blade with good flex. Very sturdy sword with a lot of presence. I’m asking 170 Euros. Takouba Offer 4. http://takouba.org/crv-takouba03/ An interesting and rare solid cast hilt with extremely thick blade. Curved takouba are pretty uncommon and this is an even more unusual form than the curved examples found among the Fulani and Tuareg. Asking 160 Euros. Attached Images

24th January 2011, 08:50 PM	#10
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,680	Hi Lew, Thanks for catching that, my apologies it was a typo. Will teach me to post before I get my morning coffee! 1 and 3 are the remaining swords. I'm re-attaching pictures to clarify. So to make it clear: 200 Euro for the pair or 105 each, shipping at cost and I'll pay half the shipping. Attached Images

11th December 2010, 01:23 PM	#2
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,680	Takouba Offer 2 is sold. Rest are still available, as before reasonable offers considered.

12th December 2010, 01:58 PM	#3
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,680	Takouba offer 4 is also now sold.

15th December 2010, 03:26 PM	#4
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,680	A holiday price drop! Takouba offer 1 now asking 145 Euros Takouba offer 3 now asking 155 Euros Always open to reasonable offers.

17th December 2010, 01:13 PM	#5
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,680	Another drop for the Holidays some free European shipping on the one sword! Come on folks treat yourself and give it a good home. Takouba offer 3 now asking 155 Euros and I will include free European shipping

17th January 2011, 01:00 PM	#6
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,680	Just a little bump for these in case anyone has a New Year's need for a takouba. Both sword 1 and 3 are still available. Reasonable offers will be considered.

21st January 2011, 02:08 PM	#7
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,680	Well I still need to sell these, so a little price drop for the weekend. :-) Takouba 1 - now asking 120 Euros Takouba 2 - now asking 130 Euros As before shipping is going to be roughly 15-20 Euros worldwide, per sword. Of course if someone wants both, one box is going to save some money for you on shipping! Reasonable offers always considered.

24th January 2011, 12:45 PM	#8
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,680	Let's try again... 200 Euro for the pair or 105 each, shipping at cost and I'll pay half the shipping

24th January 2011, 06:57 PM	#9
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Ian is #2 for sale first you said it was sold and then for sale?

15th February 2011, 01:41 PM	#11
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,680	Both takouba are still available. :-) If you want more pictures, more detailed condition report or shipping estimate please PM or email me (iain.norman@gmail.com).

24th March 2011, 08:42 PM	#12
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,680	Still available. Open to offers and trades.

27th March 2011, 08:29 PM	#13
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,680	Both swords are pending. Thanks for looking.