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[ajs]

Sword for sale
Stainless steel, curved blade with scabbard. Ideal for Errol Flynn
impersonator, pirate, mediaeval villain, juggler, sword swallower,
swashbuckler, Walter Mitty would be or whatever. Suitable prop for
stage or screen, or just hang it on the wall. (sorry no pic avail)
Bargain for just $100
to express interest and view.
email: aj.stewart@ymail.com

[Mystic]

Is this modern or antique?

[ajs]

Mystic, on 19 April 2010 - 02:50 PM, said:

Is this modern or antique?

Probably best described as modern, is about 30-40 years old, of unknown South American origin

[Mystic]

Thanks, any chance of seeing a pic, or is that not possible? What part of Tassie are you in?

[ajs]

Mystic, on 19 April 2010 - 03:05 PM, said:

Thanks, any chance of seeing a pic, or is that not possible? What part of Tassie are you in?

Item is in Hobart(Lenah Valley), so no pic - no camera. might buy one with the proceeds fo sword sale.

[Mystic]

Do you have a friend who can take a pic? I could potentially be interested, but am not doing a trip to Hobart in the near future.

[ajs]

Mystic, on 19 April 2010 - 06:27 PM, said:

Do you have a friend who can take a pic? I could potentially be interested, but am not doing a trip to Hobart in the near future.

Yes, giv me a few days, will what I can organise

[ajs]

ajs, on 19 April 2010 - 06:33 PM, said:

Yes, giv me a few days, will what I can organise

Pictures attached; 002 - sword in scabbard: 003 - sword & scabbard showing overall length, 860 cm, just under 34"; 004 - inscription on blade; and 006 - close up detail of handle

[Mystic]

Thanks for the pics. How negotiable is your price? I will be down that way later this week and might be interested, but would have to talk about the price.

[ajs]

Mystic, on 03 May 2010 - 04:23 PM, said:

Thanks for the pics. How negotiable is your price? I will be down that way later this week and might be interested, but would have to talk about the price.

Not very, I have an offer for $90, but have been told it is possibly worth $150-200, however, you are welcome to have a look at it and make an offer

[Cascade]

I think you might find it's an Indonesian Sword that is awarded to military personel only, as a gift of honour. The estimate of age could be about right.

This link will give you a double dutch explanation. But no doubt could lead to further research from some of the hints in the explanation.

http://translate.goo...n&safe=off&sa=G

Artical 6 & Artical 8 gives the general gist of what its about.

It may be a awarded to members of special palace guard or something similar.

[ajs]

Cascade, on 03 May 2010 - 06:48 PM, said:

I think you might find it's an Indonesian Sword that is awarded to military personel only, as a gift of honour. The estimate of age could be about right.

This link will give you a double dutch explanation. But no doubt could lead to further research from some of the hints in the explanation.

http://translate.goo...%3Doff%26sa%3DG

Artical 6 & Artical 8 gives the general gist of what its about.

It may be a awarded to members of special palace guard or something similar.

Thanks for the info, it seems you have partially identified the sword's origin, I have to agree, definitely of Indonesian origin.

[ajs]

ajs, on 19 April 2010 - 03:00 PM, said:

Probably best described as modern, is about 30-40 years old, of unknown South American origin

Thanks to 'Cascade' now identified as of Indonesian origin

You may view similar sword at http://1serendipity-...is&sword11.html priced at 4,600,000.00 Indonesian Rupees, about $550 Australian Dollars