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Post by buliwyf on Feb 21, 2014 2:57:23 GMT
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Post by Anders on Mar 2, 2014 18:47:10 GMT
The pommel looks very uncomfortable. In fact, I'm pretty sure it's been mounted backwards. ( Compare this similar piece.) As for your question: If the sword is 100 years or older, it counts as an antique and antiques are usually worth something. How much, though, depends on the condition, historical significance, how rare or fancy it is, wether or not it has been altered/repaired, still has the original sheath, etc. I'm no expert but for a simple ca 19th century piece in less than prime condition, I honestly wouldn't expect to get more than you would for a decent reproduction, and possibly less. The kris in the picture I linked was estimated to 150-200 dollars. So it may have more sentimental value to you as an heirloom.
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Post by buliwyf on Mar 4, 2014 16:50:04 GMT
I was looking at the pic you provided (thank you) and I see the flat part of the pommel is on the bottom and the hooked/beak side is on the top.However I noticed that even though those are different the handle is mounted at the same angle it still curves up.I'm not concerned about the value to much is there any way to tell the age or region it came from by the shape of the pommel,blade or construction.It is still all original as it has been stored in a large wooden box with several other swords (mostly civil war,revolutionary war) it's going to take a long time to go through the box as I'm in GA and the box is in Mass at my mom's house.So every now and then my brother in law ships me a few things.This time it was a 1913 hardcover Bannermans catalog in darn good shape and a Japanese knife smaller than a tanto.I will be around the forum again as these swords come in to ask for help about what they are.Thanks again.
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