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Originally Posted by David
There were many decent keris in this collection that sold for well under 200 euro. In fact there were a good number of very collectable items that went for under 100 euro. Kind of crazy in this day and age.  |
Yes I agree and managed to buy few of these items at bargain prices. However the "precious" pieces with ivory fittings, kinatah or naga blades fetched quite high prices.
Regarding the replica kris and based on the available pics only (so not reliable) I have my doubts that the dress is made from pure gold as the base metal (silver or brass) is visible on the surface of the hilt especially. I am not a specialist of metal analysis but can a standard gold test kit distinguish between pure gold and thick gold plating/ gilding?
Also I believe that IFICAH and Czerny's would have checked this critical issue before posting this "high" kris.
Regards