Nice Little Gunong
Well, while looking for the more Spanish influenced Philippine pieces that I love so much I came across this nice early 20th century gunong. Fittings are coin silver with the guard made from thin coin silver plates over a copper core. The top ring of the scabbard,the very bottom plate on the scabbard tip and the ring between the silver and wood of the hilt are also copper. Unfortunately, the guard has acquired some damage over the years, but other than that this piece still remains in good condition. The end plate has the name Fox with Mindanao 1912 engraved on it. Photos are after a light cleaning. All comments and added information on this piece would be greatly appreciated.
Best,
Robert
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