BBC Antiques Roadshow Arms & Armour Expert | Runjeet Singh

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00:00 - Teaser
00:56 - Introduction
01:45 - Early life & upbringing
03:46 - Family Background
04:47 - 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 armour
22:30 - Dealer or collector?
26:23 - Experience on BBC Antiques Roadshow
29:57 - Role on BBC Antiques Roadshow
31:14 - A general perspective of south asian arms and armour
33:17 - Similarities and differences of south asian arms and armour
38:57 - Sikh Weapons?
42:01 - Dealing with antique guns
47:03 - Museums, artifacts and where to draw the line?
49:54 - Antique arms and armour fairs
51:50 - Funniest experience
57:29 - European influence on south asian arms and armour?
01:01:58 - Favourite Item: The Articulated Bagh Nakh
01:12:19 - History of the articulated Bagh Nakh
01:14:58 - Origins of articulated the Bagh Nakh
01:16:11 - 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 touch
01:25:06 - Damascus steel
01:29:13 - Anything we missed out?
01:29:30 - Conclusion