Nice silver yemeni jambiya sheath

TVV · 22nd January 2024, 10:37 PM

That chape is indeed beautiful, a work of art in and of itself. I believe sometimes the marks on the back were also used to show the silver content, but still chances are the one on yours is the maker's mark.

Pertinax · 27th February 2024, 10:27 PM

Hello PeterP

I have no information about the mark. I know that Jewish jewelers worked in Yemen until 1949, after which they moved to Israel.

I also have a silver jambiya scabbard made by Jewish Yemeni craftsmen from the early 20th century, the filigree was made using a different technique. Unfortunately, the jambia itself is younger and matched to this sheath, presumably from the mid-20th century

Regards, Yuri

27th February 2024, 10:27 PM	#2
Pertinax Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: City by the Black Sea Posts: 107	Hello PeterP I have no information about the mark. I know that Jewish jewelers worked in Yemen until 1949, after which they moved to Israel. I also have a silver jambiya scabbard made by Jewish Yemeni craftsmen from the early 20th century, the filigree was made using a different technique. Unfortunately, the jambia itself is younger and matched to this sheath, presumably from the mid-20th century Regards, Yuri Attached Images

22nd January 2024, 10:37 PM	#1
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,600	That chape is indeed beautiful, a work of art in and of itself. I believe sometimes the marks on the back were also used to show the silver content, but still chances are the one on yours is the maker's mark.