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Robert
9th July 2005, 05:20 AM
My latest acquisition.

Blade lenght = 18 inches
Blade thickness at guard = 3/8 inch
Blade width at widest point = 1 inch
Blade width at narrowest point = 3/4 inch

Grip material is horn and brass or bronze with traces of gold plateing.
Guard is brass or bronze. Please help, in identifying the age and origin
of this piece. I will post better pictures tomorrow when I can take them
outside in sunlight. Thanks.

Robert
Lew
9th July 2005, 01:53 PM
Hi Robert

Your sword is Indonesian some type of parang it seems old and in good condition a nice find. :)


Lew
Rick
9th July 2005, 04:32 PM
Missing knucklebow ?
Robert
9th July 2005, 05:40 PM
Lew and Rick,
I was thinking it could be either a parang or pedang. I'm not sure if it had a knucklebow or if it had another loop on the lower part of the guard with a chain.That was one of the questions I was hopeing to get answered. Does anyone have a guess as to its age?
Lew
10th July 2005, 06:01 AM
Lew and Rick,
I was thinking it could be either a parang or pedang. I'm not sure if it had a knucklebow or if it had another loop on the lower part of the guard with a chain.That was one of the questions I was hopeing to get answered. Does anyone have a guess as to its age?

Hi Robert

My guess on it's age would be 1900-1920?


Lew
Rick
10th July 2005, 03:53 PM
Hi Robert , it looks to me like a knucklebow would have terminated quite nicely in the figure's mouth .
A very interesting sword .
Robert
10th July 2005, 08:10 PM
Rick,
I think you are right about the knucklebow, looks like it's time to do a little casting work. :D Thanks.

Robert
not2sharp
11th July 2005, 12:56 AM
Very nice piece. I like that it shows traditional manufacture and a very pronounced European influence. During the 19th centruy these kinds of swords were often part of the dress of military musicians in Europe.

http://www.liongate-armsandarmour.com/images/bbs1-1.JPG

British example