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Ian · 14th January 2023, 04:37 AM

Probably dating from the early 1900s, this antique sword is from Lombok and features a silver-covered scabbard, with what may be low-grade gold or gold-plated fittings to the throat and tip of the scabbard and on the hilt.* The latter have not tarnished in the more than 20 years I have had this sword, so probably not brass or a copper alloy.

The blade is clearly laminated steel and polished bright, as many cundrik are. The tip of the blade is an unusual shape.

The hilt may be a replacement with a keris hilt. The timoho (?) wood shows some spalting (the black stripe), which is considered prestigious.

I acquired this sword in 2001.

OAL in scabbard = 23 in. (~58.5 cm)
Length of hilt = 4.5 in. (~11.5 cm)
Length of blade = 18 in. (~45/7 cm)

*Opinions on the silver and gold come from a jeweler friend who tested the silver and opined about the gold.

Asking US$400.00 plus shipping/insurance from Australia. Contact me by email (if you have it) or PM me here.

Please note: In keeping with site rules, this sword is being offered exclusively to members of this forum for a period of four weeks. If not sold within that time, it will go to online auction.

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14th January 2023, 04:37 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,035	Very nice Lombok cundrik and scabbard Probably dating from the early 1900s, this antique sword is from Lombok and features a silver-covered scabbard, with what may be low-grade gold or gold-plated fittings to the throat and tip of the scabbard and on the hilt.* The latter have not tarnished in the more than 20 years I have had this sword, so probably not brass or a copper alloy. The blade is clearly laminated steel and polished bright, as many cundrik are. The tip of the blade is an unusual shape. The hilt may be a replacement with a keris hilt. The timoho (?) wood shows some spalting (the black stripe), which is considered prestigious. I acquired this sword in 2001. OAL in scabbard = 23 in. (~58.5 cm) Length of hilt = 4.5 in. (~11.5 cm) Length of blade = 18 in. (~45/7 cm) *Opinions on the silver and gold come from a jeweler friend who tested the silver and opined about the gold. Asking US$400.00 plus shipping/insurance from Australia. Contact me by email (if you have it) or PM me here. Please note: In keeping with site rules, this sword is being offered exclusively to members of this forum for a period of four weeks. If not sold within that time, it will go to online auction. . Attached Images