Thanks for the information and comments. I don't think that there is any doubt about the origin now.
Atlantia, it definitely looks like the 4th on in your photo. Which book is this from ?
I have also just thought to look through Le Armi dei Nias ( One of Arjans downloads ) and figures 53/54 are similar.
As stated, it does not look particularly old, but is well made.
For comparison I have included photos of two more from my collection. The one with the intact " ball" is definitely old.
Cheers
Roy
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