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art-of-swords: Details of a Mughal Dagger Unknown Artist /...

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:30:46 -0400

Details of a Mughal Dagger

Unknown Artist / Maker

Dated: 1562

Culture: Delhi, India

Medium: steel, rock crystal, gold, rubies, emeralds, diamonds

Measurements: Length: 39 cm; weight: 0.31 kg, without scabbard

The hilt of this magnificent Mughal dagger is fashioned from rock crystal inlaid with gold and set with rubies, emeralds and diamonds. The name “Claud Martin” is lightly inscribed in tiny letters on one panel of the stone, half-way up the grip.

Claude Martin was a Frenchman who fought against the British in India, but changed sides following the siege and fall of Pondicherry in 1790-1. He joined the army of the British East India Company as an Ensign.

He worked his way up through the ranks to become Major General in charge of the Lucknow Arsenal. He is recorded as having been an enthusiastic collector of princely Mughal Indian arms and armour, so this dagger was presumably once his.

Source & Copyright: The Wallace Collection

art-of-swords: Mughal Dagger Dated: 17th century - 18th...

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:30:51 -0400

art-of-swords:

Mughal Dagger

Dated: 17th century - 18th century

Culture: North India

Medium: Jade, steel, gold and cabachon rubies and emeralds

Measuremenrs: Length: 24.1 cm, blade

Unknown Artist / Maker

Source & Copyright: The Wallace Collection

pandaisdead: and the bidding wars begin.

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:13:29 -0400

pandaisdead:

and the bidding wars begin.

art-of-swords: Nepalese or Indian Kukri Dated: 19th...

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:30:32 -0400

art-of-swords:

Nepalese or Indian Kukri

Dated: 19th century

Culture: Nepalese or Indian

Measurements: Overall 19½ inches

The weapon has a 16 inch broad blade, 3¾ inches at its widest, sharp along the inside edge and engraved either side. It is inlaid in several places with brass and features a jambiya type hilt engraved all over with elephants, tigers and male and female deities.

Source: © Antique Arms

pinkar15: Mmmmm

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:40:05 -0400

pinkar15:

Mmmmm

ENGRAVED & GOLD PLATED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 30-1 DA...

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:25:27 -0400

ENGRAVED & GOLD PLATED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 30-1 DA REVOLVER

art-of-swords: Ceremonial dagger with light-green jade...

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:30:38 -0400

art-of-swords:

Ceremonial dagger with light-green jade hilt

Dated: 17th century (hilt)

Culture: Indian, Mughal

Measurements: L: 40.3 cm

Daggers of this type, inlaid with gold and with rubies and emeralds set in gold, were made for the ruling upper class. The cut-and-thrust weapons of high-ranking Indian officials, and especially their daggers, were embellished with great imagination with precious stones, enamel, and – as here – with entire hilts made of carved semi-precious stones. Knives of this kind were considered jewelry for men and were often used as princely gifts.

Source: © The David Collection

19th century North African nimcha sword.

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:12:00 -0400

19th century North African nimcha sword.

aleyma: Imperial Orb, Sword and Scabbard of the Holy Roman...

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:21:45 -0400

aleyma:

Imperial Orb, Sword and Scabbard of the Holy Roman Empire. The orb was made in Germany c.1200, the scabbard in Italy in the 2nd half of the 11th century, and the sword in Germany c.1198-1218. The gold panels on the scabbard depict kings and emperors from Charlemagne to Henry III.

peashooter85: Scroll engraved Colt Model 1908 with gold and...

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:30:56 -0400

peashooter85:

Scroll engraved Colt Model 1908 with gold and silver inlays.

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Sun, 12 May 2013 16:10:48 -0400

peashooter85: Indian flintlock pistol with tiger head...

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:30:45 -0400

peashooter85:

Indian flintlock pistol with tiger head buttstock. Tiger carving includes real tiger teeth.

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Fri, 10 May 2013 17:03:13 -0400

Pearl handled and factory engraved Astra Model 4000 Falcon.

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:41:47 -0400

Pearl handled and factory engraved Astra Model 4000 Falcon.

art-of-swords: Dagger Dated: 16th century Culture:...

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:30:46 -0400

art-of-swords:

Dagger

Dated: 16th century

Culture: Persian

Medium: Steel, ivory, gold, silver gilt

Measurements: Length 12 1/4 in. ( 31.12 cm)

The dagger features an inscription: on acanthus-shaped chape - mark of Turkish silver-smith stands: a) topline in Ottoman Turkish “I asked for water from your dagger-wielder if you would drink but one it will run (appear) from your side”, b) lower line in Persian “If I thirst his dagger is not laid down (does not descend) by my bloody desire no water will pass through this throat”.

Source: © 2000–2013 The Metropolitan Museum of Art

peashooter85: Elaborate gold inlaid Mediterranean flintlock...

Tue, 07 May 2013 20:30:38 -0400

peashooter85:

Elaborate gold inlaid Mediterranean flintlock pistols with silver inlaid stock.

Estimated Value: $2,500 - $5,000

knifepics: Older Custom Knife

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:16:49 -0400

knifepics:

Older Custom Knife

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Mon, 06 May 2013 20:30:50 -0400

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Sun, 05 May 2013 20:30:42 -0400

Outstanding Nazi 1939 Mauser Factory Engraved and Gold Plated...

Sun, 05 May 2013 20:03:10 -0400

Outstanding Nazi 1939 Mauser Factory Engraved and Gold Plated Presentation Luger Given To The Nazi Ambassador Franz Von Papen By Foreign Minister of The Reich Joachim Von Ribbentrop.

Estimated Value: $30,000 - $60,000