Rentjong with akar bahar hilt

Sajen · 10th February 2013, 10:59 AM

Some days ago I received this rentjong from the same collection as the Sulawesi (?) sword. The handle was lacquered black by what reason I don't understand. It cost me some effort to remove the lacquer and it coming out that the handle is worked from two pieces of akar bahar. Unusual in my opinion is the end cap from the handle, I don't think that it is silver but I am nearly sure that the stone is a small ruby. blade is like usual fine laminated.

All comments are very welcome. Special the origin would be of great interest for me, Aceh, Gayo?

Sajen · 10th February 2013, 11:03 AM

Some more Pictures!

T. Koch · 10th February 2013, 11:36 AM

KILLER piece Detlef!! Near perfect lines and proportions on that blade, IMO. Black coral (Antipatharia sp.) make a beautiful material and it's very durable in the long run.

I'm also crazy about the silver pommel with the stone - really elegant. I think the stone could perhaps also be a garnet? I don't know though, I'm no expert in minerals.

- Congratulations!

All the best, - Thor

T. Koch · 10th February 2013, 11:38 AM

Oh yeah, almost forgot - are you gonna etch it?

- looooove the fuller btw!

Sajen · 10th February 2013, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T. Koch

Oh yeah, almost forgot - are you gonna etch it?

- looooove the fuller btw!

Thank you Thor!

No, I don't plan to etch it, the lamination is much better visible in real and the blade have a nice old patination which I don't want to remove.

Regards,

Detlef

asomotif · 10th February 2013, 12:32 PM

Hello Detlef,

Very nice piece.
The blade scabbard and handle are all Atjeh.
No Gayo influences imho.

The silver may be a later addition maybe because the handle broke.

I have a letteropener rentjong dated mid 30's with similar floral design.

Best regards,
Willem

10th February 2013, 10:59 AM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Rentjong with akar bahar hilt Some days ago I received this rentjong from the same collection as the Sulawesi (?) sword. The handle was lacquered black by what reason I don't understand. It cost me some effort to remove the lacquer and it coming out that the handle is worked from two pieces of akar bahar. Unusual in my opinion is the end cap from the handle, I don't think that it is silver but I am nearly sure that the stone is a small ruby. blade is like usual fine laminated. All comments are very welcome. Special the origin would be of great interest for me, Aceh, Gayo? Attached Images

10th February 2013, 11:03 AM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Some more Pictures! Attached Images

10th February 2013, 12:32 PM	#6
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,228	Hello Detlef, Very nice piece. The blade scabbard and handle are all Atjeh. No Gayo influences imho. The silver may be a later addition maybe because the handle broke. I have a letteropener rentjong dated mid 30's with similar floral design. Best regards, Willem Attached Images

10th February 2013, 11:36 AM	#3
T. Koch Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mother North Posts: 189	KILLER piece Detlef!! Near perfect lines and proportions on that blade, IMO. Black coral (Antipatharia sp.) make a beautiful material and it's very durable in the long run. I'm also crazy about the silver pommel with the stone - really elegant. I think the stone could perhaps also be a garnet? I don't know though, I'm no expert in minerals. - Congratulations! All the best, - Thor

10th February 2013, 11:38 AM	#4
T. Koch Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mother North Posts: 189	Oh yeah, almost forgot - are you gonna etch it? - looooove the fuller btw!