Damascus Blade, need some ID help

[luke643]

hello folks, I have 2 that I need some info on, if anybody can help.

The blade with all the inscriptions is about 32"
The blade with no inscriptions is about 34.5"

any help would be appreciated.

here is the link to my flikr page with the photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21336189@N ... 324936279/

thanks,

luke

[Vagrant]

It's hard to tell from pics but, my "gut feeling" is that is interesting enough to have proffesionally apraised

[luke643]

any advice on who to go to in the NYC area?

luke

[Frank]

Go to one of the auction houses, they have expert appraisers who could probably help you.

VBR,

Frank

[j.a.c.]

You can also e-mail some clear photos to Sotherby's and any of the big auction houses. I did it for some art work I was selling a few years back.
If it's valuable they will get back to you by phone (include your number in the e-mail) and pick up the item for auction.
If you just want an appraisal ,there will most likely be a fee.