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05-13-2024, 04:13 PM | #1 |
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Antique Appraisal
My brother in law was a collector. He left me 6 items that look like bayonets but some are more like swords. Look like civil war items. Also left me a walrus tusk and whale teeth scrimshaw carvings…..I’m sure they are reproductions but wondering if anyone knows a person who could look them over and tell me what they are. Not looking to sell, just want some info
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05-14-2024, 04:21 PM | #2 |
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I remember watching Antiques Roadshow several years ago. A gentleman had 2 or 3 whales teeth scrimshaw items. I think the estimate was like 35k. Good luck!
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If you don't receive a local recommendation, you might try Mystic Seaport. Their Collections & Research Center might be able to help you or refer you to someone. |
05-15-2024, 05:28 AM | #4 |
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Check the internet. Sometimes you can send an appraiser pictures and they are enough to have them make a fake/may be real decision. I’ve also search for pictures of antique swords to compare what I had. Turned out to be a training sword from WW1 that someone had sharpened to destroy what little value it had.
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You just missed “The Antique Scrimshaw Collectors Association” 2024 “Scrimshaw & Nautical Antiques Weekend” in New Bedford. It was this past weekend.
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U.S. Civil War: Good Replicas Are Available...
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The remainder are called the "Zouave" bayonets. Each type was used in the Civil War, but some came from France or Prussia.. More on "Zouave" military--famed from New York State. Strange baggy, colorful, uniforms or civilian dress went into battle with the Northern invaders. https://www.warhistoryonline.com/ame...civil-war.html |
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The second from the left looks very much like a British Pattern 1907 sword bayonet. Search for same on Wikipedia for more info to evaluate against yours.
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https://www.forgottenweapons.com/for...ghan-bayonets/
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