Gunong with missing pommel

[Gustav]

Originally Posted by Indianajones

Quote; 'These silver rings look a bit questionable to me as gunong parts though. Not sure they originally come from this blade'

Indeed they seem more Indian-like, with those stuck on wire in a strange deco. -I could be wrong here- but much comparisson will learn. Apart from the top engraved ring, which does look more like the filipino way.

It seems, such wire work we could encounter also in Philippines.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Gustav

It seems, such wire work we could encounter also in Philippines.

Thank you Gustav for this significant picture! Indeed very similar style.

Regards,

Detlef

[Spunjer]

It seems, such wire work we could encounter also in Philippines.

here's another one from Mindanao

[Robert]

Here's another.

[kai]

Hello Detlef,

Please try to polish and etch the blade first. Unless this proves to be a really nice blade, I don't think I'd waste any ivory on it: the fittings appear to be thin and of poor quality, even for post-WW2 standards...

Regards,
Kai

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by kai

Hello Detlef,

Please try to polish and etch the blade first. Unless this proves to be a really nice blade, I don't think I'd waste any ivory on it: the fittings appear to be thin and of poor quality, even for post-WW2 standards...

Regards,
Kai

Hello Kai,

surely will be the next step to polish and etch the blade but I am nearly sure to see a fine lamination. Will add pictures when it is done. The silver fittings are tested and they are not thin but thick and heavy. The end cap of the scabbard and the big part of the handle now by a jeweler to let do some repairs. They are not in the best condition but think they will look better after cleaning.

Regards,

Detlef