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4th August 2013, 04:06 AM
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So the Bola is a dress piece and not for use? I also would like to see the blades.
Regards, Detlef |
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4th August 2013, 04:48 AM
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The Bola are certainly dress items but I've swung them around without throwing them and they feel like they would work very well if required.
I have seen others pictured in books, also of ivory and silver but with much age and wear from use.... Images of the knives when time permits. |
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4th August 2013, 07:50 AM
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Wow Gav... I've never seen an ivory and silver bola before. That's quite a looker alright...
 Cheers, Chris |
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10th August 2013, 12:52 AM
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Thanks Chris,
It isn't too hard to picture these hanging from the saddle of a very well dressed Gaucho, jingling along with the horses movements. Gavin |
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10th August 2013, 02:13 AM
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Gavin,
Nice collection. Any chance of a photograph of the blades showing brand and any other inscriptions or features? Cheers Chris |
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11th August 2013, 10:23 AM
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Hi Chris,
Just as soon as I can as most of my collections are currently in safe storage because we are selling our home...open houses and toys laying around....I am not very trusting in that respect :-) Gav |
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11th August 2013, 01:06 PM
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Hi Gav,
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 Cheers Chris |
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