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Ian · 18th July 2007, 04:06 PM

The mid-rib on the blade is consistent with a Spanish colonial origin. Probably late 19th C., from the revolutionary period in the Philippines. The full length tang suggests it was made in Luzon, probably Manila.

Ian.

Tim Simmons · 18th July 2007, 04:49 PM

Thanks Ian. A revolution period may help explain a some what hurried look about the weapon. The very thickest part of the forte is 7mm. The handle may be horn. Here is a pic of the back. The more I handle it, think I did rather well

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I have been googling the revolution, very interesting. Happy Happy

ward · 18th July 2007, 05:39 PM

be careful if working with mother of pearl the dust is extreamly hazardous. Must be worked with under a water barrier

Bill · 18th July 2007, 07:10 PM

Looks like a couple of inlay are still there. Brass? You should be able to buy a small brass sheet the same thickness & cut new ones.

Rick · 18th July 2007, 08:05 PM

Can't wait to see it when you've worked your magic on it Tim .

Tim Simmons · 18th July 2007, 08:41 PM

As two bits of brass foil inlay are left, I will just leave it for now but I will probably add more in the not too distant future. We have found one thing, the inlay does not have to be precious metals or ivory and so on.

Tim Simmons · 19th July 2007, 05:34 PM

hence the small pictures.

Rick · 19th July 2007, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

As two bits of brass foil inlay are left, I will just leave it for now but I will probably add more in the not too distant future. We have found one thing, the inlay does not have to be precious metals or ivory and so on.

Twenty four little hours ...

Beauty Tim !

18th July 2007, 04:06 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,363	Nice find The mid-rib on the blade is consistent with a Spanish colonial origin. Probably late 19th C., from the revolutionary period in the Philippines. The full length tang suggests it was made in Luzon, probably Manila. Ian.

19th July 2007, 05:34 PM	#7
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,844	Not quite finished hence the small pictures. Attached Images

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18th July 2007, 04:49 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,844	Thanks Ian. A revolution period may help explain a some what hurried look about the weapon. The very thickest part of the forte is 7mm. The handle may be horn. Here is a pic of the back. The more I handle it, think I did rather well . I have been googling the revolution, very interesting. Happy Happy

18th July 2007, 05:39 PM	#3
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	be careful if working with mother of pearl the dust is extreamly hazardous. Must be worked with under a water barrier

18th July 2007, 07:10 PM	#4
Bill Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago area Posts: 327	Looks like a couple of inlay are still there. Brass? You should be able to buy a small brass sheet the same thickness & cut new ones.

18th July 2007, 08:05 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Can't wait to see it when you've worked your magic on it Tim .

18th July 2007, 08:41 PM	#6
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,844	As two bits of brass foil inlay are left, I will just leave it for now but I will probably add more in the not too distant future. We have found one thing, the inlay does not have to be precious metals or ivory and so on.