Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th February 2024, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 4
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Bronze spear head African?
Hi All,
A friend just came into possession of this spear head he thinks bronze about 18 inches long.
I am guessing Benin Bronze, Congo or there abouts I think the bottom is broken where it...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd February 2024, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 41,068
Well Done David a lovely example.
My...
Well Done David a lovely example.
My understanding of Kukuri is limited but I believe having the fullers on the blade (known as chirra) is desirable.
Great to see the horn handle not cracked and...
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Forum: European Armoury
19th February 2024, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 54,930
What a great collection and hats off to your...
What a great collection and hats off to your Photography,
I myself collect Irish manufactured Flintlock and percussion Pistols and they are just not of the same standard of workmanship at all,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th February 2024, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 15,285
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th February 2024, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 15,285
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Easy on the cleaning :) the patina really...
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Easy on the cleaning :) the patina really gives it character.[/QUOTE]
Don't worry Jim, I am not a fan if shiny things and the brass will never be cleaned by me .
I might try and bring out...
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Forum: European Armoury
8th February 2024, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 5,874
Halberd head
Hi All
A friend just got this Halberd,
I am saying it is a Victorian copy as no langets, I am meeting today or tomorrow but what do you think and what pictures would help determine more...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st February 2024, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 15,285
Thanks Corrado,
They have been together a...
Thanks Corrado,
They have been together a long time, the guy I got it off had it for 40 years he said it was expensive when he got it but was happy to move it on in a trade, I just like it for...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st January 2024, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 15,285
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th January 2024, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 15,285
An amalgmation of Europe and Asia, Shamshir
Hi All
Picked up this interesting sword yesterday evening in a trade,
Abused and then abused some more
Total length 35 inches and sharp
Obviously needs the blade cleaning but great to see...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd January 2024, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 48,806
Nice enough job
But the fact the glue is wrong...
Nice enough job
But the fact the glue is wrong colour and the join is jagged it is about the best you were going to get away with.
The only way I would have done any better would be to just make...
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
8th January 2024, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 19,966
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th January 2024, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 20,922
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Forum: European Armoury
6th January 2024, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 19,815
Hi All,
I picked up these pieces just before...
Hi All,
I picked up these pieces just before Christmas and was delighted to find the below stamps.
It was at an Auction of old stage props!! alas I did not get at the opening price as some one...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th January 2024, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 20,922
Hi
Well I got it yesterday and I think it...
Hi
Well I got it yesterday and I think it has been painted with brass showing through.
Happy with it all the same as the wire work is exemplary and I can get access to most solvents to remove...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th January 2024, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 20,922
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th January 2024, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 20,922
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th January 2024, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 20,922
Shona bakatwa with silver wire wrap
Hi All,
Happy 2024 and I hope a great years collecting lies ahead for all.
I was off grid for 2 weeks but picked this up on Tuesday night at auction.
My first purchase for the year is what I...
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Forum: European Armoury
21st December 2023, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 20,053
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Forum: European Armoury
19th December 2023, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 20,053
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th December 2023, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 32,336
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Forum: European Armoury
19th December 2023, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 51,308
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Forum: European Armoury
19th December 2023, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 20,053
Collection of spontoon and lance heads
Hi All
Terrible pictures but I just got sent this phone picture of a collection a friend has been offered,
Can anyone shed any light on what we have here and approx. age and country of origin
Pic...
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
14th December 2023, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 18,431
Thanks all for the information
That is what I...
Thanks all for the information
That is what I love about this hobby I have learned more about boarding helmets and Cornish mining than I ever I taught I would
all for the cost of less than 2 beers...
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
13th December 2023, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 18,431
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
13th December 2023, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 18,431
CC I agree with your observation and that...
CC I agree with your observation and that probably is what it is:(
Without provenance it is impossible to know what it is.
My daughter likes it so at least some one is happy :)
Cheers
Ken
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