"A Passion for Indian Arms" Book Review

Jens Nordlunde · 7th November 2016, 02:43 PM

Marius,
In most cases all of the old decoration has been removed, and a new decoration added. You will then have to judge how old the weapon is, and if the decoration is of the same age.
There are, however, cases where rests of the old decoration is still intact in small parts, and here it is easy to see that a new decoratin has been added - see catalogue pp. 77-78.

mariusgmioc · 8th November 2016, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Jens Nordlunde

Marius,
In most cases all of the old decoration has been removed, and a new decoration added. You will then have to judge how old the weapon is, and if the decoration is of the same age.
There are, however, cases where rests of the old decoration is still intact in small parts, and here it is easy to see that a new decoratin has been added - see catalogue pp. 77-78.

I also have a couple of pieces in this cathegory (with remade/latter addes koftgari). Hope to aquire a few more!

Jens Nordlunde · 8th November 2016, 09:41 PM

I wrote, 'in most cases...', and should have written, 'in many cases...' - sorry.

Maurius I do hope you will get many Indian weapons, buth with original decorations, and with newer ones. Let me also add, that I also hope that you will research them, to find out more about their age and their origin.
Researching can often be hard work, but when you find something, the sun starts shining.

Jim McDougall · 10th November 2016, 04:47 PM

Researching can often be hard work, but when you find something, the sun starts shining.[/QUOTE]

Spoken by a true master in researching!!! Very well said Jens

Oliver Pinchot · 15th November 2016, 01:52 AM

I congratulate Jens on a beautiful publication.
His use of a scientific methodology combined with an exceptional eye for this
esthetic results in a work we can all value... and truly learn from.

Jens Nordlunde · 15th November 2016, 06:13 PM

Thank you to you all for the nice words. I am really glad you like it, as it took years to do, and now that it is done, I can use more time on my big passion - the katars.
It is with Indian weapons like this, point towards a subject, and it have hardly ever been researched. Some have, but there are a lot of research to be done - please start.
Jens

digenis · 17th November 2016, 02:29 AM

I just received my copy of the book. Excellent in every sense of the word.

7th November 2016, 02:43 PM	#1
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Marius, In most cases all of the old decoration has been removed, and a new decoration added. You will then have to judge how old the weapon is, and if the decoration is of the same age. There are, however, cases where rests of the old decoration is still intact in small parts, and here it is easy to see that a new decoratin has been added - see catalogue pp. 77-78.

8th November 2016, 09:41 PM	#3
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	I wrote, 'in most cases...', and should have written, 'in many cases...' - sorry. Maurius I do hope you will get many Indian weapons, buth with original decorations, and with newer ones. Let me also add, that I also hope that you will research them, to find out more about their age and their origin. Researching can often be hard work, but when you find something, the sun starts shining.

10th November 2016, 04:47 PM	#4
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,281	Researching can often be hard work, but when you find something, the sun starts shining.[/QUOTE] Spoken by a true master in researching!!! Very well said Jens

15th November 2016, 01:52 AM	#5
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 465	I congratulate Jens on a beautiful publication. His use of a scientific methodology combined with an exceptional eye for this esthetic results in a work we can all value... and truly learn from.

15th November 2016, 06:13 PM	#6
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Thank you to you all for the nice words. I am really glad you like it, as it took years to do, and now that it is done, I can use more time on my big passion - the katars. It is with Indian weapons like this, point towards a subject, and it have hardly ever been researched. Some have, but there are a lot of research to be done - please start. Jens

17th November 2016, 02:29 AM	#7
digenis Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 48	I just received my copy of the book. Excellent in every sense of the word.