Philippine Tenegre just auctioned
 

Hi!

This really interesting 19th century tenegre with a deity hilt was just auctioned. I didn't get it and hope someone in the group did.

I would be interested in what people think of it - in particular, the significance of the triangle which looks like it originally had a stone in the center (pearl?). Also, the spanish coin from 1885 on the scabbard. I was tempted to think the triangle may be Katipunan-influenced (or indicate the sword belonged to a Katipunan member), but am not sure. If so, then having a Spanish coin with the profile of the king is confusing. Or maybe these are just decorations and not necessarily symbolic? Any thoughts?

Am posting some pictures from the auction site.

Wow, what a beautiful tenegre! :eek: Can't believe that I don't have seen it! :mad: Clearly second half of the 19th century in a very good state. I think you are correct by the triangle, it seems to be a Katipunan sword. I think the coin is only decoration. Please can you post the link of the auction? Congrats for the new owner of the sword!

Regards,
Detlef

Here is the link:

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/...-tenegre-sword

Thank you! :)

Lovely piece. Rare to see silver bands on these scabbards.

Yes I moan with Sajen: How did I miss this one? :confused: