EPISODE · Jan 22, 2023 · 1H 30M
BBC Antiques Roadshow Arms & Armour Expert | Runjeet Singh
from The Story Isn’t Over: History from the Margins · host Ramblings of a Sikh
★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★00:00 - Teaser00:56 - Introduction01:45 - Early life & upbringing03:46 - Family Background04:47 - Becoming a police officer?05:56 - From collector to collecting?08:35 - Why are antique swords (usually) far superior?10:39 - What do you do as an antique arms and armour collector?14:10 - The restoration of antique arms and armour?17:45 - Origins of the full body armour?20:07 - Indian laws and antique arms and armour22:30 - Dealer or collector?26:23 - Experience on BBC Antiques Roadshow29:57 - Role on BBC Antiques Roadshow31:14 - A general perspective of south asian arms and armour33:17 - Similarities and differences of south asian arms and armour38:57 - Sikh Weapons?42:01 - Dealing with antique guns47:03 - Museums, artifacts and where to draw the line?49:54 - Antique arms and armour fairs51:50 - Funniest experience57:29 - European influence on south asian arms and armour?01:01:58 - Favourite Item: The Articulated Bagh Nakh01:12:19 - History of the articulated Bagh Nakh01:14:58 - Origins of articulated the Bagh Nakh01:16:11 - Made to measure?01:17:31 - Deciphering what’s legitimate?01:20:31 - Pointers for collectors who are just starting?01:22:58 - Social media & how to get in touch01:25:06 - Damascus steel01:29:13 - Anything we missed out?01:29:30 - Conclusion
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★00:00 - Teaser00:56 - Introduction01:45 - Early life & upbringing03:46 - Family Background04:47 - Becoming a police officer?05:56 - From collector to collecting?08:35 - Why are antique swords (usually) far superior?10:39 - What do you do as an antique arms and armour collector?14:10 - The restoration of antique arms and armour?17:45 - Origins of the full body armour?20:07 - Indian laws and antique arms and armour22:30 - Dealer or collector?26:23 - Experience on BBC Antiques Roadshow29:57 - Role on BBC Antiques Roadshow31:14 - A general perspective of south asian arms and armour33:17 - Similarities and differences of south asian arms and armour38:57 - Sikh Weapons?42:01 - Dealing with antique guns47:03 - Museums, artifacts and where to draw the line?49:54 - Antique arms and armour fairs51:50 - Funniest experience57:29 - European influence on south asian arms and armour?01:01:58 - Favourite Item: The Articulated Bagh Nakh01:12:19 - History of the articulated Bagh Nakh01:14:58 - Origins of articulated the Bagh Nakh01:16:11 - Made to measure?01:17:31 - Deciphering what’s legitimate?01:20:31 - Pointers for collectors who are just starting?01:22:58 - Social media & how to get in touch01:25:06 - Damascus steel01:29:13 - Anything we missed out?01:29:30 - Conclusion
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