Who won the eBay listed Tenegre dated 1899?

katana · 6th June 2010, 09:15 PM

An interesting sword, even more so if used in a well known battle. But, can we say that a engraving on the blade is 'provenance', proof positive that this sword 'was there'. The reply to a question (on the listing) states that the people from whom this sword was bought, had no idea as to its history.
Many forgers use engraving to 'prove' the age etc. of their counterfeit products ...so, I am always suspicious.

Regards David

Battara · 7th June 2010, 01:24 AM

Katana, I would tend to agree with you regarding US Civil War pieces or Japanese pieces, etc.

However, usually on PI/Moro pieces this is not the case especially since they don't get the kind of money that an engraving like this would fetch if it were a nihonto or CSA piece.

Plus, the inside of the engraving has patina inside and is not new. I believe it to be legit.

6th June 2010, 09:15 PM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	An interesting sword, even more so if used in a well known battle. But, can we say that a engraving on the blade is 'provenance', proof positive that this sword 'was there'. The reply to a question (on the listing) states that the people from whom this sword was bought, had no idea as to its history. Many forgers use engraving to 'prove' the age etc. of their counterfeit products ...so, I am always suspicious. Regards David

7th June 2010, 01:24 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	Katana, I would tend to agree with you regarding US Civil War pieces or Japanese pieces, etc. However, usually on PI/Moro pieces this is not the case especially since they don't get the kind of money that an engraving like this would fetch if it were a nihonto or CSA piece. Plus, the inside of the engraving has patina inside and is not new. I believe it to be legit.