Ladies and Gents,
Hello! I acquired an elderly gentlemen’s antique knife and bayonet collection yesterday, and he said... “Matt will you sell these swords for me, and whatever you get we will split 50/50. I don’t know what they are or what they are worth!”
I replied that I didn’t either, and he said, “I don’t use the internet, I don’t know anyone, and you are better able to sell these than I am.” I couldn’t argue that point, and so I agreed to take on the task. I am researching what these are, when they were made, and the approximate value.
I did a few hours of research now, and here is what I think these might be:
1. Perhaps some sort of pre-civil war US sword that was made by the German company Schnitzler & Kirschbaum. The bluing is pretty neat and goes from a navy color to an iridescent blue in the right light.
2. I think this might be a Chinese Dao from sometime in the 1800s? It is a big beast, and the bell guard is very loose.
3. I think this is a Persian Shamshir from the 1700s to 1800s? I have the handle end cap that fell/broke off.
At any rate, I am a bit lost in the sauce on these, and wanted to ask for help. Any info is appreciated!
Thanks!
Vr
Matt
Hello! I acquired an elderly gentlemen’s antique knife and bayonet collection yesterday, and he said... “Matt will you sell these swords for me, and whatever you get we will split 50/50. I don’t know what they are or what they are worth!”
I replied that I didn’t either, and he said, “I don’t use the internet, I don’t know anyone, and you are better able to sell these than I am.” I couldn’t argue that point, and so I agreed to take on the task. I am researching what these are, when they were made, and the approximate value.
I did a few hours of research now, and here is what I think these might be:
1. Perhaps some sort of pre-civil war US sword that was made by the German company Schnitzler & Kirschbaum. The bluing is pretty neat and goes from a navy color to an iridescent blue in the right light.
2. I think this might be a Chinese Dao from sometime in the 1800s? It is a big beast, and the bell guard is very loose.
3. I think this is a Persian Shamshir from the 1700s to 1800s? I have the handle end cap that fell/broke off.
At any rate, I am a bit lost in the sauce on these, and wanted to ask for help. Any info is appreciated!
Thanks!
Vr
Matt
