silver mounted jambia

Battara · 30th August 2005, 11:44 PM

Yes it is definitely Hebrew. Artzi's Hebrew is better than mine. Good probability of Jews in Yemen and their silver artistry. Also, most likely low grade silver, or the part that is not seen much could be in white metal to lower costs, soldered to the rest of the silver work.

fernando · 31st August 2005, 02:25 PM

Thank you all.
I think the greennish efect comes from the bizare reaction of the digital camera coulor definition, maybe because the pictures were not taken with
natural light. The only green i actually see, is some verdigris in the seam soldering. I also appreciated the scabbard interior, as its two parts were loose, and i had to refix them; to me, it looks and bends like silver sheet, rather than white brass or alpaca.
I will take it to a local jewelry shop friend, for appreciation, as this is a point i wish to know for sure.
Needless to say i am already deeply pleased with the findings on the arabic owners name and probable hebrew maker's marks.
Naturally I will be happier if further coments come in.
Thanks again

31st August 2005, 02:25 PM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Thank you all. I think the greennish efect comes from the bizare reaction of the digital camera coulor definition, maybe because the pictures were not taken with natural light. The only green i actually see, is some verdigris in the seam soldering. I also appreciated the scabbard interior, as its two parts were loose, and i had to refix them; to me, it looks and bends like silver sheet, rather than white brass or alpaca. I will take it to a local jewelry shop friend, for appreciation, as this is a point i wish to know for sure. Needless to say i am already deeply pleased with the findings on the arabic owners name and probable hebrew maker's marks. Naturally I will be happier if further coments come in. Thanks again Attached Images

30th August 2005, 11:44 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Yes it is definitely Hebrew. Artzi's Hebrew is better than mine. Good probability of Jews in Yemen and their silver artistry. Also, most likely low grade silver, or the part that is not seen much could be in white metal to lower costs, soldered to the rest of the silver work.