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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd November 2023, 01:30 PM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
I think the old leather ones might have been made...

I think the old leather ones might have been made like a leather sandwich filled with fibres?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd October 2023, 06:46 PM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
It is difficult to be sure of anything with these...

It is difficult to be sure of anything with these pictures. The spine would help. The width of metal in the handle does seem to vary. Could be from a late ersatz version? Certainly has a bayonet...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd October 2023, 08:23 AM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
Has the look of a converted bayonet? Perhaps...

Has the look of a converted bayonet? Perhaps fashioned Ww1 East Africa by the look of the scabbard.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st October 2023, 05:06 PM
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Views: 6,225
Posted By Tim Simmons
Samoan, probably early 20th century.

Samoan, probably early 20th century.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th October 2023, 04:45 PM
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Views: 57,644
Posted By Tim Simmons
I think you are spot on something fishy here. If...

I think you are spot on something fishy here. If it was a special Wilkinson's fit up or conversion, with such lavish decoration, clearly for a high ranking bod then I think they would have made the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th October 2023, 04:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 57,644
Posted By Tim Simmons
More stuff here that suggest some variants are...

More stuff here that suggest some variants are around.

https://www.fordemilitaryantiques.com/articles/2021/10/21/identifying-royal-navy-swords
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th October 2023, 04:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 57,644
Posted By Tim Simmons
Having dismissed the curved sabre blade I have...

Having dismissed the curved sabre blade I have found this I will add the link . 1827
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th October 2023, 04:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 57,644
Posted By Tim Simmons
Ah I see what "milandro" is on about. The...

Ah I see what "milandro" is on about. The profile of opening for the blade is wrong for this decorated blade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th October 2023, 12:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 57,644
Posted By Tim Simmons
Not my area in anyway but interesting. I think...

Not my area in anyway but interesting. I think mark where the sword goes into the guard is just worn gilding from the scabbard throat?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th October 2023, 04:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 8,326
Posted By Tim Simmons
Shame about the recent large chip not had time to...

Shame about the recent large chip not had time to oxidise. Basalt unusual haft.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th October 2023, 04:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,003
Posted By Tim Simmons
It is hard to be exact on the origin but it looks...

It is hard to be exact on the origin but it looks to be central African which is rather a large area.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th October 2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,047
Posted By Tim Simmons
I think you know you have done well. Super...

I think you know you have done well. Super bargain. Very nice .
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,357
Posted By Tim Simmons
I don't know why but I think of a Spanish origin?...

I don't know why but I think of a Spanish origin? 4mm spine cool knife.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th September 2023, 07:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,029
Posted By Tim Simmons
I like it. To eye it could be from one of the...

I like it. To eye it could be from one of the many people's that inhabit the hill country of India/Burma borders.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th September 2023, 11:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,782
Posted By Tim Simmons
Looks very much like a West African blade in some...

Looks very much like a West African blade in some ways like the stiletto blades from the region to me. The guard is also like those on swords and daggers from the Nigerian/Cameroon borders. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2023, 05:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,189
Posted By Tim Simmons
I am not a Philippines collector so I know little...

I am not a Philippines collector so I know little of this region. However I think and the fact that many knowledgeable collectors have not replied. This piece must be from elsewhere. The blade...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 31st August 2023, 10:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,041
Posted By Tim Simmons
The leather reminds me of North or West African...

The leather reminds me of North or West African leather.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th August 2023, 04:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,226
Posted By Tim Simmons
Yes west African there are quite a few here but...

Yes west African there are quite a few here but some years since one has been shown.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th August 2023, 07:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 47,749
Posted By Tim Simmons
I also think the tip may have been altered to...

I also think the tip may have been altered to look like a spear.

https://www-ft-com.ezp.lib.cam.ac.uk/content/ed40452e-b137-4ae6-bfec-0b7776d8a026
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2023, 02:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 47,749
Posted By Tim Simmons
I have a feeling it is an African paddle.

I have a feeling it is an African paddle.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2023, 07:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,093
Posted By Tim Simmons
They could be from many other people of the...

They could be from many other people of the region of East Africa. The Maasai warrior of the early 20th century carried much larger shield.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th August 2023, 08:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,431
Posted By Tim Simmons
When I found that the coral was glass I thought...

When I found that the coral was glass I thought right this is a recent hash up for sure , but having found that "coral" glass is no way a modern thing I am a lot more happy with this knife.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th August 2023, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,106
Posted By Tim Simmons
Nice things

If you can get them.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th August 2023, 05:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,299
Posted By Tim Simmons
Bronze age

Beautiful examples
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th August 2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,298
Posted By Tim Simmons
Flint and hominid skulls

Early utility and weapons and the skulls of users.. The large flint is particularly nice.
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