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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 12th December 2023, 04:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,431
Posted By Kmaddock
Naval Leather Boarding Hat?

Hi all,

I was at a prop house clearance and came across this hat and purchased for a few euro I think it might be a Naval Boarding Hat Helmet?

I have found similar on auction with with the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th November 2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 41,100
Posted By Kmaddock
Well Sid, I glad they did not read the e-mail you...

Well Sid, I glad they did not read the e-mail you sent,

I said to auctioneer well if i don't buy it it will go back to vendor and you make nothing so he took a cheeky bid

So 3 formites were...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd November 2023, 08:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 41,100
Posted By Kmaddock
Thanks All, I have learned a lot form your...

Thanks All,

I have learned a lot form your very informed threads.
Courier confirmed they have the 3 swords so I will have in a few days,

I wont start to clean up for a while though as I have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st November 2023, 09:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 41,100
Posted By Kmaddock
Hi Ramba, I was bidding on the Indian pair...

Hi Ramba,

I was bidding on the Indian pair that went for 4,700 I pulled out a lot earlier, there was writing on the zulfiqar which might have been interesting and the basket hilt was unusual but...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st November 2023, 08:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 41,100
Posted By Kmaddock
Thanks all for the great information, Not...

Thanks all for the great information,

Not something that has been on my list but as I am paying courier for these 2 kora's I decided to add the dao into the mix.

Any idea on the approx. age of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th November 2023, 03:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 48,806
Posted By Kmaddock
Hi I find a pin useful in grafting parts...

Hi

I find a pin useful in grafting parts not just for strength but it also center's the part in the same location each time when doing the shaping.

If using epoxy 2 part glue be aware it does...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th November 2023, 12:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 48,806
Posted By Kmaddock
Hi Marc, I see where you are going with the...

Hi Marc,

I see where you are going with the repair and looks like you have enough material alright.

Will you put a pin in the handle to locate the part in situ while sanding down and give...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th November 2023, 12:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 41,100
Posted By Kmaddock
Dao i just purchased with no idea on what it is, information please

Hi
I Got 2 Kora's yesterday in an auction (been looking for 1 for a while and now have ended up with 2) and this sword was in the same auction.
This sword was unsold in auction so when arranging...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th November 2023, 01:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 48,806
Posted By Kmaddock
Hi What's the plan as I cant see how the piece...

Hi
What's the plan as I cant see how the piece of ivory will be big enough for the job at hand
I found a hand fret saw is very good at cutting ivory with minimal wastage.
Regards
Ken
Forum: European Armoury 14th November 2023, 12:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 28,952
Posted By Kmaddock
Hi Tom Welcome to the forum, These marks...

Hi Tom
Welcome to the forum,
These marks would be armourers marks scratched or filed into the components by the armourer so he knows what parts go with what gun.

A prelude to serial numbers...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 10th October 2023, 08:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 33,469
Posted By Kmaddock
Hi all as a follow on to this story new...

Hi all
as a follow on to this story new developments on the sale

https://news.artnet.com/art-world/french-court-sides-with-couple-after-antiques-dealer-flips-fang-mask-2370870


An Elderly...
Forum: European Armoury 9th October 2023, 08:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 38,227
Posted By Kmaddock
Hi Joe, Welcome to the forum. Pictures of the...

Hi Joe,
Welcome to the forum.
Pictures of the inside of the helmet and the rivets especially would tell a lot.
Could you please put these up when you have a chance.
Regards,
Ken
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th October 2023, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,798
Posted By Kmaddock
Thanks all for the thumbs up and information ...

Thanks all for the thumbs up and information
Rick I think you are right very similar indeed, Mine has the silver rings also, if you look at the auction house picture you can see they have slipped...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th October 2023, 08:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,765
Posted By Kmaddock
Hi Stefan, Its from the Maasai People, native...

Hi Stefan,
Its from the Maasai People, native Kenya/Tanzania,
Not sure on age or if it is a tourist piece as it looks very clean.
Regards
Ken
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th October 2023, 08:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,798
Posted By Kmaddock
Just purchased this Karambit

Hi All,

I purchased this karambit last night with the following description

the steel dagger resembling a claw with a hammer formed wooden grip with ring finial, housed in a white metal...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th September 2023, 09:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 23,386
Posted By Kmaddock
I replaced the grips on my shamshir and I used...

I replaced the grips on my shamshir and I used buffalo horn, which I purchased in a Pet shop where portions were been sold as dog chews.

The job worked out well and the horn polished very easily...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 1st September 2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,022
Posted By Kmaddock
I have one of very similar shape I bought in...

I have one of very similar shape I bought in southern Kenya off a Massai farmer in the field in 1990's. it has no binding on the handle but shape is very similar
I will take some pictures this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th August 2023, 08:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,618
Posted By Kmaddock
I have in the back of my mind a memory of reading...

I have in the back of my mind a memory of reading that older Massai Shields were big enough to cover an entire person when crouched down behind them.
Regardless both shields are lovely items.
Well...
Forum: European Armoury 28th August 2023, 02:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 27,294
Posted By Kmaddock
Hi Gio, No it is correctly made and assembles ...

Hi Gio,
No it is correctly made and assembles this way, looks uncomfortable but actually fits into the hand OK.
Regards
Ken
Forum: European Armoury 27th August 2023, 05:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 27,294
Posted By Kmaddock
Thanks all for your considered responses re...

Thanks all for your considered responses

re the material of the handle.
I wont be selling this little chap so material is not that important to me but it is one of the nicer pieces I have added...
Forum: European Armoury 25th August 2023, 04:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 27,294
Posted By Kmaddock
Georgian Midshipman Dirk

Hi All,
I just got this little fella.

Lovely Georgian Midshipman Dirk, (British Navy) in original scabbard.
I taught it was something else when I purchased it in a job lot of mixed knives but I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th August 2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,971
Posted By Kmaddock
Thanks Detelf, I can see where you are...

Thanks Detelf,

I can see where you are coming from, similar discussed here especially post 19 by Fernando

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2122

Thanks
Ken
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th August 2023, 09:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,971
Posted By Kmaddock
Spanish Albacete Knife I think

Hi All
I purchased a few knives as a job lot and I am a bit unsure on this one is it a Spanish Albacete or a Canaries islands knife as it seems to have elements of both, very well made and the...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 20th June 2023, 05:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,793
Posted By Kmaddock
Hi Fernando Looking at this interesting...

Hi Fernando


Looking at this interesting knife it does not look like it was designed for a quick draw from the scabbard as there is only a small amount protruding from the scabbard.

if this...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 19th June 2023, 04:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,793
Posted By Kmaddock
Hi Fernando, The shagreen scabbard looks like...

Hi Fernando,
The shagreen scabbard looks like that found on Trousse eating sets from SEA
Trousse knives also have the scabbard covering a lot of the handle as with your example.
The knife fits in...
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