Just ended on e-bay

[David]

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Based upon what I can see in these photographs, and with my usual qualification that my opinion could change if I handled the piece, I believe that this is a keris from the period 1850 to 1930, but I do not think it is the product of an mpu, rather the product of a pande keris.

The sunggingan work is only fair average quality.

If the red slorok is kemalo that would date this dress to pre-WWII.

The material used for selut and pendok is not mentioned, we do not know if it is gold nor its quality, or if it is gold plate, or if it is gilt. This can have a massive effect on value.

If we assume that the pendok is gilded brass, and that the selut is gilded tin or copper, the price that this keris achieved is in fact quite low.

If we assume that the pendok and selut are low carat gold, the price is very, very low. In fact, it was given away.

Note that this is Solo dress, so the "prince of Jogja" spiel does not quite ring true, however, the colours used in the dress do indicate regal ownership.

Whoever got this got a very good buy indeed.

Alan, just to be clear, are you suggesting that the entire ensemble is 1850-1930, or is the dress from a later period?
You seem doubtful that this is the work of an mpu. Is it common for someone in the royal family to own pande made keris?
Lastly, does it seem that this keris actually properly fits in this sheath? I see no photos here or in the auction that confirm a proper fit. Is it possible that this sheath was not made for this wilah and if so can we base any possibility of regal ownership on the sheath itself?