Another ancestor figure example for ID

DaveA · 21st June 2020, 10:28 PM

Thank you Detlef,

I was an inexpensive bet. I would be grateful to learn the most important clues that led to your conclusion.

Dave A.

Sajen · 22nd June 2020, 12:28 AM

Hello Dave,

The blade has the wrong form, the scabbard is wrong, the patination somewhat odd. The handle look good, nice carved. Sure I only can be when handling the piece but I am very skeptical.

Regards,
Detlef

DaveA · 9th July 2020, 02:20 AM

I received the item and the poor qualities were immediately clear. The seller was quite miffed by my objections but eventually agreed to a full refund on the condition that I never do business with them again.

Thank you all for your early opinions.

Dave A.

Ian · 9th July 2020, 09:59 AM

Well done Dave! It can be very hard to get a seller to take something back, even when the item is clearly sold as something it is not. I take it that not dealing with this seller again is no great burden for you.

21st June 2020, 10:28 PM	#1
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 432	Clues Thank you Detlef, I was an inexpensive bet. I would be grateful to learn the most important clues that led to your conclusion. Dave A.

9th July 2020, 02:20 AM	#3
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 432	Returned I received the item and the poor qualities were immediately clear. The seller was quite miffed by my objections but eventually agreed to a full refund on the condition that I never do business with them again. Thank you all for your early opinions. Dave A.

22nd June 2020, 12:28 AM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,409	Hello Dave, The blade has the wrong form, the scabbard is wrong, the patination somewhat odd. The handle look good, nice carved. Sure I only can be when handling the piece but I am very skeptical. Regards, Detlef

9th July 2020, 09:59 AM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,515	Well done Dave! It can be very hard to get a seller to take something back, even when the item is clearly sold as something it is not. I take it that not dealing with this seller again is no great burden for you.