Indian Tegha

[estcrh]

Originally Posted by ariel

According to Oliver Pinchot in his text to the book of Wagner's Collection, such monsters were manufactured for the Delhi Durbar , although there are much earlier examples. They were and still are ( on E-Bay) presented as beheading swords.

Maybe this picture had something to do with people thinking these huge swords were executioners sword.

[Miguel]

Thanks Alex for your comments and links most informative. I had also thought that it may be a late 19thC tourist piece but if it is, its a good one. Alex how do you add the links to your replies, I would like to be able to do it as it is a great help to the discussion.
Regards
Miguel

[Miguel]

Thanks Ariel and Estcrh for your interesting comments, I particularly find the concept of being made for the Delhi Durbar an avenue for further investigation. Thanks again to you both.
Miguel

[ALEX]

I agree, not a typical "tourist piece" in a sense. good steel, decent quality and chiseling.
To add the link, use a Link tool in the message menu bar. The first prompt is text to show as a link, the second prompt is actual web addess (url).
Thank you for posting interesting items, Miguel! Nice to see them all.

[Miguel]

Thanks Alex for the link info I am much obliged and look forward to further discussions.
Miguel