Mine is a bit different animal. Now I understand, it could come from West Java - a search shows, how much S-Sumatra, in fact whole Sumatra and Malay Peninsula, was at an earlier time period influenced by North/West Java (later by Central Java). The Java Demam hilt form originates there, perhaps even the typical S-Sumatran bell-like Selut.
From what I understand at the moment and am able to see, the blade could be earlier then 1800, the dress perhaps before 1850.
The same pictures in correct orientation.
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