Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th July 2006, 03:15 PM
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It will be almost impossible to determinate the...
It will be almost impossible to determinate the kind of ivory by colour, which depends on age and exposition to light etc. It can be done by microscope or spectroscopy, also different hardness of the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th July 2006, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,496
Dont think so, in my oppinion the painting is...
Dont think so, in my oppinion the painting is older than the sword. The style rocaille elements on the hilt are more likely mid of 18th century.
But the attribution to the Batthyány family is most...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th July 2006, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,496
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th July 2006, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,496
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th July 2006, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 13,470
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th July 2006, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,400
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Forum: Swap Forum
29th June 2006, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd June 2006, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,515
Bernhard Richter of Cologne was established in...
Bernhard Richter of Cologne was established in 1869 and was a manufacturer of flags, flagstaff and club supply, for instance for shooting clubs. It is still common in Germany that the champion shot...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd June 2006, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 17,215
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th June 2006, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 67,618
I am from the country, presently hosting the...
I am from the country, presently hosting the world! It is just great, walking through Hamburg is like a trip to all the participating countries, having soccer fans in the streets dresses in the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th June 2006, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 9,950
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th June 2006, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 52,098
I am just (or already?) 48!
Life is too...
I am just (or already?) 48!
Life is too short for the wrong hobby!
Therefore, I already handed on many weapons from my collection to my son, he's 18 and enjoys especially the old Dha.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th May 2006, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 9,736
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th May 2006, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 11,733
I would agree to Tim, it doesn't look like a...
I would agree to Tim, it doesn't look like a fairly new souvenir for tourists. Especially the carved part shows signs of aging and it could we well about 80 years old. I think it’s “Genuine”, (which...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th February 2006, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,604
Indian Dagger or Short Sword
Dear Friends,
I have a chance to buy this dagger or short sword. length 52 cm. Material seems to be brass, balde with engravings and inlays, showing 2 figures and ornaments. Sorry, have only this...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th February 2006, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,310
Asian Weapon
Dear friends,
I have the chance to aquire this sword, but would like to have your comment on it. I have no idea abour origin or age. Hilt seems to made of bone, length 55 cm.
Can anyone help...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st July 2005, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 73,001
As far as I remember, the crossbow was a weapon...
As far as I remember, the crossbow was a weapon typically used by townspeople or on ships. It was much less effective in open ground battle, as the firing rate is much slower (5 to 6 times) compared...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd June 2005, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 9
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th June 2005, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 18,381
Thank you for sharing these great pictures!
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Thank you for sharing these great pictures!
Has anybody been to the Ca’ Pesaro in Venice? A great Museum for Oriental Art. (Oriental is a little bit misleading in this case) They have an...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th May 2005, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 9,575
Definitely a German inscription, I can read:
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Definitely a German inscription, I can read:
Zur Erinnerung ??????? 1884
??? Lang
In remembrance of ????? 1884
??? Lang
Would need a clearer Photo to be able to read the rest of the words....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd May 2005, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 17,226
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th April 2005, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 9,500
I tried to translate the text for you, hope it...
I tried to translate the text for you, hope it helps:
Borneo/Brunei, 18th/19th century. Curved, at the point broadened and two edged blade. Silver mounted, in two levels carved ivory hilt with...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th March 2005, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 17,595
The engraving looks quite newto me, most likely...
The engraving looks quite newto me, most likely done with one of these little engraving machines, normally used for drinking glass.
Maybe someone wanted to use the sword for one of these role play...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd March 2005, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,827
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd March 2005, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,593
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