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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st January 2022, 12:45 PM
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Posted By psingh123
My bad, had some troubles uploading. Here it is

My bad, had some troubles uploading. Here it is
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st December 2021, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,601
Posted By psingh123
Tulwar markings

Hello forum members!

My tulwar has an usual marking. Looks like a variation of an ‘aad chand’ (crescent moon). What do you guys think? And have you seen something similar elsewhere?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th August 2021, 09:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,470
Posted By psingh123
Devangari inscription help

Hi all.

Was wondering if anyone could help with this inscription - devangari.

I can read ‘sri baldev ji sahai’ and ‘Kramank’ with four numbers?

Appreciate the help :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2021, 09:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,455
Posted By psingh123
Sounds about right!

Sounds about right!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd August 2021, 11:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,455
Posted By psingh123
100% agree! Would be interesting to know if it...

100% agree! Would be interesting to know if it did mean something though! I'm sure someone can make out parts of it!! :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st August 2021, 08:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,455
Posted By psingh123
Bump - anyone :)

Bump - anyone :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th July 2021, 03:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,455
Posted By psingh123
help with inscription

Hi Guys,

Can someone assist with this cartouche translation?

full tulwar images coming!

much appreciated!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th January 2021, 04:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,099
Posted By psingh123
I was asking in regards to 18th or 19th century...

I was asking in regards to 18th or 19th century sikh pesh kabz/kard/dagger. I should have made that clear...

In terms of sikh swords with inscriptions, there are many in the Toor collection -...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th January 2021, 08:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,099
Posted By psingh123
Sikh pesh kabz

Has anyone come across a sikh pesh kabz or kard? I have seen many sikh tulwars (inscribed) but no daggers? Any pictures would be great!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th January 2021, 11:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 19,262
Posted By psingh123
maybe baldev is referring to balarama? the older...

maybe baldev is referring to balarama? the older brother of krishna who was also referred to as baladeva?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st December 2020, 11:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,096
Posted By psingh123
Hi motan, yes your right, it probably is futile....

Hi motan, yes your right, it probably is futile. But any info would still be great. Interesting you found them letters.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st December 2020, 12:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,844
Posted By psingh123
Just an update. Been speaking to some experienced...

Just an update. Been speaking to some experienced collectors. One pointed out an interesting fact. Said that the hilt is most likely of punjabi/lahore origin Based on its design. Maybe the blade was...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st December 2020, 12:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,096
Posted By psingh123
Thanks for the info! Kwiatek, any idea what is...

Thanks for the info! Kwiatek, any idea what is written on the sword?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2020, 11:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,096
Posted By psingh123
Abjad code

Hello forum members,

Is anyone familiar with abjad - a code script? I think its where numbers are used to represent letters. Is anyone familiar with it? I have a sword with it on there:
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2020, 08:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,844
Posted By psingh123
I dont think it is. Its very uniform. Looks...

I dont think it is. Its very uniform. Looks almost deliberate
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th December 2020, 06:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,844
Posted By psingh123
Tirris does not say in his book. Only states that...

Tirris does not say in his book. Only states that its 18th century, persian blade with indian hilt. Maybe its mughal but in terms of location, I am not too sure -
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th December 2020, 06:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,844
Posted By psingh123
Not too sure. In tirris book he does not say...

Not too sure. In tirris book he does not say where it is from. Just says its a persian blade with a indian hilt. Dated 18th century
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th December 2020, 12:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,844
Posted By psingh123
thanks! Yes the inscription is proving quite...

thanks! Yes the inscription is proving quite troublesome to decipher.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th December 2020, 12:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 23,203
Posted By psingh123
i also notice a similar umbrella type sign on a...

i also notice a similar umbrella type sign on a sikh sword. here is the link: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/15335/lot/544/
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th December 2020, 10:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,844
Posted By psingh123
Im not familiar with Arabic numerals but I seem...

Im not familiar with Arabic numerals but I seem to see the following: 2 6[?] 9 [with something else?] 3[?] and a 5. Seems to be a random set of numbers? But maybe linked to the first word on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th December 2020, 09:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,844
Posted By psingh123
help with talismanic inscription

Hello forum members!

I recently purchased a tulwar from the tirri collection! On the blade is an inscription. It does not seem to be a word or phrase but rather single letters, number or symbols?...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2020, 11:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 19,262
Posted By psingh123
thanks jens! that is very helpful. I will...

thanks jens! that is very helpful.

I will post pics of the full sword, just finishing them off, e.g. editing etc

anyone have an idea of who Rup Singh Sangawat might be?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2020, 09:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 19,262
Posted By psingh123
Might you/anyone know who rup singh sangawat was?

Might you/anyone know who rup singh sangawat was?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2020, 04:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 19,262
Posted By psingh123
Hi Ian, I will do! I'm currently taking them so I...

Hi Ian, I will do! I'm currently taking them so I will post them as soon as I have finished editing them, etc.!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2020, 04:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 19,262
Posted By psingh123
thats fantastic Jen! Might you know who Rup Singh...

thats fantastic Jen! Might you know who Rup Singh Sangawat is? I also noticed 'sri baldevji sahay' is on a shield at the V&A which belonged to ram singh of kotah. So maybe its 'region'/rajput...
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