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Michael Brudon
Location: South Pacific Joined: 21 Dec 2013
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 Posted: Sat 09 Jan, 2016 11:56 pm Post subject: authentic antique swords, Australia |
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Gents are there any dealers here? I am looking to get something 18th, 19th century with no real preference on type but was wondering if there is something as common as heck from that era, that one can pick up for just a few hundred bucks. This will be the only antique in my collection.
Putting this out internationally as well, someone mentioned the French Briquet as common option? http://www.antique-swords.eu/G91-1816M-French...1830.html.
Thanks for any thoughts on the above and buying ones first antique sword in general
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Paul B.G
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Could be worth contacting this guy down in Geelong Victoria, http://www.armorantiques.com.au
Paul
A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person
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To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
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Michael A. H.
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try this one in the UK
http://www.michaeldlong.com
I got two antique swords from them (a WWI German infantry saber, and a British 1798 infantry saber) for very reasonable prices ... but be careful, antique sword collecting can be addictive :-)
Cheers and beers,
Michael
Michael
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Michael Brudon
Location: South Pacific Joined: 21 Dec 2013
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Thanks Gents! Much appreciated. Yes it may become habit forming I fear. Though I have promised myself one in the collection only. Hopefully the partner will keep me in line on that count 
So I take it you can shop with confidence from the reputable dealers? Apart from ensuring you are getting a good deal which is up to you, is everything generally authentic and delivered as advertised?
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Michael Brudon
Location: South Pacific Joined: 21 Dec 2013
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Ron Reimer
Location: Australia Joined: 16 Aug 2010
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