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12th February 2013, 12:28 AM | #1 | |||
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don't flash on my astrolabes, all are just a replicas, my personal capital didn't allow me to buy a genuine one at minimum 40/50 KEuros, it's hopeless, at least for me no one has a Koftgari work Quote:
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gave a date, and think remember me, a Sultan name inside a thugra all the best à + Dom |
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14th February 2013, 07:42 PM | #2 | |
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Despite their comparative youth Your astrolabes are beautiful items. Yes indeed, the Syrian tray! Much thicker inlay of course. Much of it made by laying thick wires side by side to create a solid. Interesting technique! Best Gene |
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14th February 2013, 11:20 PM | #3 | |
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here my most beautiful Islamic astrolabes 2 over 9 ... (replicas for indo-Persian) and my third treasure, an Islamic talismanic bowl in "tombaq" (Ottoman antique) enjoy ... as well as me, when every day, I see them with pleasure all the best à + Dom |
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15th February 2013, 04:15 AM | #4 |
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Getting in here late on the interesting discussion. Beautiful boxes Gene. Congratulations! Thanks for sharing!
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15th February 2013, 04:16 AM | #5 |
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Also love the change in icon, Gene!
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Thanks buddy Gald you like the new avatar. Best Gene |
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19th February 2013, 10:58 AM | #7 | |
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