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Stacey M
Location: California Joined: 23 Mar 2019
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Posted: Sun 05 Jul, 2020 10:53 pm Post subject: List of antique sword dealers |
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Hello!
I've been looking through lots of antique swords lately and I'm hoping that some people can share some websites of original antique swords which they trust.
I like these guys.
https://albanarms.com/
If you guys have any more please post the links I'd love to see!
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Don Stanko
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Posted: Mon 06 Jul, 2020 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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It’s a dodgy business. To make matters worse, a dealer can misidentify a sword as an antique and unintentionally sell you something outside of your interests.
I’ll Have to think of some good sources. Nothing comes to mind at the moment.
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Adam Simmonds
Location: Henley On Thames Joined: 10 Jun 2006
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Stacey M
Location: California Joined: 23 Mar 2019
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Posted: Tue 07 Jul, 2020 7:49 am Post subject: |
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Thank you for the replies guys. I agree it can be a very dodgy business
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Tyler C.
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Mark Millman
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Posted: Tue 07 Jul, 2020 5:40 pm Post subject: |
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A highly regarded, high-end seller that often handles museum deaccessions is:
Thomas Del Mar, Ltd
(I have no association with this company.)
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Don Stanko
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Posted: Thu 09 Jul, 2020 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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I have had very good experiences with Michael Long, Garth Vincent, Alban, Bolk, and Antique Weapon Store in the U.S.
As for auction houses, I’ve gotten great things from Hermann Historica, Czerny’s, Bonhams, and Sotheby’s
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