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carlitobrigante · 14th November 2010, 05:12 PM

Hi all

Another couple of recent aquisitions. Have wanted a nice pair of barong for a while now.

The first has a 15 1/2 inch blade. Described as 19th cent from the sulu region.

Very interested if someone could confirm what are the reliable indicators of age on these, and what features help date them. I believe the punto is silver, which does point to it being an older example.

The 2nd is abit more ornate and has a longer blade. Lovely intricate carvings. Terrific pattern and hardened edge clearly visible.

Unfortunately it hasnt been cared for particulary well, had a couple of red rust finger print marks on the blade i had to take care of, the blade is every so slightly loose in the hilt also. In my opinion this one is 20th century??

Any info any one can add as always is greatly appreciated.

14th November 2010, 05:12 PM	#1
carlitobrigante Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Solihull, UK Posts: 81	Pair of Moro Barong Hi all Another couple of recent aquisitions. Have wanted a nice pair of barong for a while now. The first has a 15 1/2 inch blade. Described as 19th cent from the sulu region. Very interested if someone could confirm what are the reliable indicators of age on these, and what features help date them. I believe the punto is silver, which does point to it being an older example. The 2nd is abit more ornate and has a longer blade. Lovely intricate carvings. Terrific pattern and hardened edge clearly visible. Unfortunately it hasnt been cared for particulary well, had a couple of red rust finger print marks on the blade i had to take care of, the blade is every so slightly loose in the hilt also. In my opinion this one is 20th century?? Any info any one can add as always is greatly appreciated. Attached Images Last edited by carlitobrigante; 15th November 2010 at 12:12 AM.