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Forum: European Armoury 10th May 2025, 06:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,652
Posted By Richard G
A maker's mark was compulsory and it really...

A maker's mark was compulsory and it really should be there with the other marks.
It could, of course, have been erased later, for some nefarious reason.
Best wishes
Richard
Forum: European Armoury 8th May 2025, 01:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,652
Posted By Richard G
Could it be the date letter 'm', in which case...

Could it be the date letter 'm', in which case where is the makers mark?
Best wishes
Richard
Forum: European Armoury 21st January 2025, 03:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 46,435
Posted By Richard G
This is current auction, so if the moderators...

This is current auction, so if the moderators wish to take it down I fully understand. I put it up, with no comment, other than it's resemblance to Mr Eley's example.
Best wishes
Richard
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 18th January 2025, 01:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 94,412
Posted By Richard G
Bering in mind we are talking about pirates, not...

Bering in mind we are talking about pirates, not overly renowned for their scruples, I am not the least surprised by the existence of any nefarious markings.
Best wishes
Richard
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd January 2025, 03:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,053
Posted By Richard G
Reminds me somewhat of the bicycle chain, popular...

Reminds me somewhat of the bicycle chain, popular with gangs shortly after the war.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th November 2024, 02:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,698
Posted By Richard G
Shona seems reasonable, to my eye. Best wishes ...

Shona seems reasonable, to my eye.
Best wishes
Richard
Forum: European Armoury 23rd October 2024, 05:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 26,327
Posted By Richard G
I don't know, but to my eye it has a bit of a...

I don't know, but to my eye it has a bit of a mexican vibe to it.
But that's all!
Regards
Richard
Forum: European Armoury 3rd October 2024, 03:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 22,979
Posted By Richard G
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...
Forum: European Armoury 20th July 2024, 02:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 34,474
Posted By Richard G
Could it be an old signal cannon? Regards ...

Could it be an old signal cannon?
Regards
Richard
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 11th April 2024, 01:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 27,405
Posted By Richard G
Possibly candlesticks? Regards Richard

Possibly candlesticks?
Regards
Richard
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd April 2024, 03:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 19,305
Posted By Richard G
Yes, Saudi. There may be an inscription on the...

Yes, Saudi.
There may be an inscription on the back of the Quba (Chape) if you were to look,
Regards
Richard
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 14th March 2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,283
Posted By Richard G
A fan? Regards Richard

A fan?
Regards
Richard
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 4th March 2024, 01:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 48,997
Posted By Richard G
I did wonder when I first saw these if they could...

I did wonder when I first saw these if they could be slaughterman's or knacker's wands or rods.

Stop now if you're squeamish.

The idea was to push through the wound caused by stunning or the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2024, 05:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 40,433
Posted By Richard G
When it comes to staining the efficacy of common...

When it comes to staining the efficacy of common boot polish is often overlooked.
Regards
Richard
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2024, 02:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 31,222
Posted By Richard G
With a little bit of imagination the main element...

With a little bit of imagination the main element of the decoration could represent a coptic cross.
Best wishes
Richard
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2024, 03:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,708
Posted By Richard G
The hilt and scabbard could be niello. If...

The hilt and scabbard could be niello.
If you're lucky the hilt could be bidriware, I'm not so sure about the scabbard because most bidri I've seen has been on a relatively plain surface.
Best...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 11th January 2024, 02:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 39,470
Posted By Richard G
I came across this the other day. Shows what can...

I came across this the other day. Shows what can be done with a sharp lathing axe.
Sorry about the music.

Regards
Richard

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4uarkKxJkZs
Forum: European Armoury 11th January 2024, 02:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 20,525
Posted By Richard G
I believe the Coat of Arms of the Netherlands...

I believe the Coat of Arms of the Netherlands contains a crowned lion wielding a sword; a symbol of the monarch. The other hand should be grasping a bunch of arrows. This is difficult to distinguish...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th December 2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 20,250
Posted By Richard G
Cheap and cheerful - try rubbing some black boot...

Cheap and cheerful - try rubbing some black boot polish into the scratch and then buffing.
The scratch will still be there, but you'll hardly notice it.
Regards
Richard
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 3rd December 2023, 05:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 39,470
Posted By Richard G
It could be a butcher's\slaughterman's axe. These...

It could be a butcher's\slaughterman's axe. These often had a poll that was designed to be struck by a mallet thus enabling the blade to be placed accurately. Rather like a woodsplitting axe.
I'm...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th November 2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 40,433
Posted By Richard G
I think they are all numerals 1983/3/16 ...

I think they are all numerals 1983/3/16

Regards
Richard
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th September 2023, 10:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,207
Posted By Richard G
Well! That's to the point! (no pun intended) ...

Well! That's to the point!
(no pun intended)

Best wishes
Richard
Forum: European Armoury 16th September 2023, 04:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 27,338
Posted By Richard G
I wonder if it was to help out someone who was...

I wonder if it was to help out someone who was expected to keep their right arm permanently or semi-permanently raised. a flag or standard bearer, trumpeter, or something like that.
Best wishes...
Forum: European Armoury 9th September 2023, 04:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 21,465
Posted By Richard G
"Here another example of a Dragon ( Monster) head...

"Here another example of a Dragon ( Monster) head from an english? hanger.I would date it around 1700.Certainly it has a hunting sword or short side arm background.The Dragon is a symbol for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th September 2023, 04:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,650
Posted By Richard G
Possibly Algerian. The tip of the blade is...

Possibly Algerian.
The tip of the blade is reminiscent of some Flyssas.
Best wishes
Richard
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