TUMBUK LADA IDENTIFICATION/INFORMATION

[scdtaylor]

I bought this knife at an auction in Scotland about 12 years ago, recently (though this web site) discovered that it may be a Tumbuk Lada. Can anyone provide any other information (guesses are ok with me) on where/when?

I have larger pictures (more detail) but could not upload, if you would like to see them just ask.

Thanks
Steve

[scdtaylor]

More pictures that may help identification

[Battara]

What I can tell you is the "silver" looking mounts appear to be acutally white metal, also known as "german silver" or "nickel silver".

[scdtaylor]

By silver looking mounts are you refering to the scabbard? Sorry if I don't seem to know anything....it is because I don't and bought the knife because I liked it as opposed to any knowledge.

[Henk]

Hi Steve,

That's a nice one for a starter.

Tumbok Lada. It comes from Sumatra. That's the where. When? If I look at the whole piece, I would say it has some age. I guess pre 1900.

[scdtaylor]

Henk, thanks for the info, I would never have thought it was that old!

Steve

[Alam Shah]

Steve,

Your's a Tumbuk Lada all right... I agree with Henk's opinion... ;)
A nice unique piece...

Similar to this one... [ click here (http://www.oriental-arms.com/photos.php?id=2099) ] which was bought by Lew.
Refer to this thread [ click here (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3486&highlight=tumbuk+lada) ]... for an earlier discussion... :)

[scdtaylor]

I would like to thank everyone for the information on my knife that until 2 weeks ago I didn't know anything about.

Any ideas on value?

Thanks Again
Steve

[Alam Shah]

Ding Dong... you have PM. ;)

[David]

Though i suspect that this may have been the topic of Alam Shah's PM to you i will still point out publically that it is against forum policy to assess value on the objects we post. I trust Alam Shah may have given you a good ballpark estimate in his PM though. ;) :)

[scdtaylor]

Begging forgiveness, I missed that part of the rules of engagment and violate forum policy, please dis-regard.

Steve

[Henk]

I'm convinced your appologies are accepted.