In my opinion indo-persian dagger but looks like souvenir for tourist .The handle made of steel with strange made ornaments.Im not expert just my opinion.Ted
Chief, is the grip insert ivory?
My opinion is the same as Teds with the one reservation that if that is real ivory, we need to take another look. I am not sure if genuine ivory would be used on a tourist dagger. On the other hand the the blade decoration seems a bit odd.
Anyone else?
How can I determine if it is ivory?
I have seen discussions here about a hot pin test where you super heat a straight pin and see if it will penetrate the surface. But, I do not know if it works. I would take it to a jeweler and see if he can identify it.
Sorry I could not be more help. You might post the question in the community center as I am sure there are people here who can give you a better answer.
The fact is there are still daggers out there we don't really know about. I purchased what looked like a crude soviet Russion dagger with an ivory grip. I later noted the scabbard was covered with the enamel the Russians used on their eggs and other art pieces. Some time later it was discovered that this was one of a handful of pre WWII Russian Admirals daggers. So you never can tell.
Good luck
Jim
The hot pin test will just tell you IF its plastic/resin or not..
You have to determine between if its Ivory or Bone!
There is a very simple test. Try it with your teeth.
If you feel cold then it is ivory, if not then it is bone or anything else
Just put my teeth against it?
Just "bite" it several times
Chief, I'm interesting of your test results
I put it against my teeth, and it does not feel cold, or anything else for that matter!
Maybe I should just list it on eBay?
Chief
