Hello Richard, I believe that bolo is a kind of a covers all name. While a talibon has chisel ground blade and is from the Visayans the one that I posted above has a V ground blade and from Luzon. I do believe however that it would be acceptable to call a talibon a bolo. I'm not sure if the correct name for the item that I posted would be an Itak or Matulis? If I am incorrect with my explanation I am sure that someone with a better understanding of the correct terms for these will correct me.
Lew, As far as age goes I am was only going by the information that I received from the seller. If it is true or not, who knows for sure?
I have seen this style of knife/sword before that were attributed to the late 1890s but who knows for sure if they were dated correctly? Thank you both for your interest and comments.
Robert