|
|
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 1,215
|
OP
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 1,215 |
Can anyone please tell me what this is?
Thanks!
"Gott Zur Ehr Dem N�chsten Zur Wehr"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,791
|
|
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,791 |
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
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 3,919 Likes: 3
|
|
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 3,919 Likes: 3 |
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?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 1,215
|
|
OP
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 1,215 |
How can I determine if it is ivory?
"Gott Zur Ehr Dem N�chsten Zur Wehr"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 3,919 Likes: 3
|
|
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 3,919 Likes: 3 |
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
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 12,196 Likes: 296
|
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 12,196 Likes: 296 |
The hot pin test will just tell you IF its plastic/resin or not..
You have to determine between if its Ivory or Bone!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 16
|
|
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 16 |
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
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 1,215
|
|
OP
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 1,215 |
Just put my teeth against it?
"Gott Zur Ehr Dem N�chsten Zur Wehr"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 16
|
|
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 16 |
Just "bite" it several times
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 16
|
|
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 16 |
Chief, I'm interesting of your test results
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 1,215
|
|
OP
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 1,215 |
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
"Gott Zur Ehr Dem N�chsten Zur Wehr"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 16
|
|
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 16 |
|
|
|
|
Forums42
Topics31,673
Posts329,345
Members7,548
| |
Most Online5,900
Dec 19th, 2019
|
|
|
|
