plese help identify this pamor

vinny · 22nd April 2005, 03:11 PM

Rick

I don't want to disclose too much so this piece can remain anonymous.

It is represented as > 100 years. It looks better on other pictures.

I am no expert, but I thought it looks better crafted and in better shape than some Keris I have inspected in an antique shop. They did not seem authentic, and looked artifically aged, were totally dry, pamor dropped off and had no smell or any other evidence of maintenance, and mostly in poor shape, with something broken, or clothes not fitting correctly. The worst one looked like it had been buried on the ground and rusted away, the blade was only 5 inches long and so thin, you could flex it with your fingers!

I like this one because the pamor is so clearly visible with a nice contrast without being really dark. But I am new to this sort of thing, so I don't really know anything.

Regards
Vinny

Rick · 22nd April 2005, 03:18 PM

Have you read this past thread ?
It's from the old forum archives .
It's one of the best threads on keris to come out of this forum :

http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000402.html

vinny · 22nd April 2005, 03:35 PM

Rick

I did not see that. Its a long thread. I started reading, but theres is a lot to take in so I will pick up later when I can read more leisurely.

Thanks

Regards
Vinny

Rick · 22nd April 2005, 03:45 PM

Yep , it's long but when you finish you will be a better informed collector .

There is a treasure trove of info on almost any EEW subject to be found by searching the old forum . Search is in the upper right hand corner of the page .

http://www.vikingsword.com/cgi-bin/U...assCookie=true

vinny · 22nd April 2005, 03:48 PM

Rick

I am not sure I would call myself a collector...
How many is a collection?

Regards
Vinny

Alam Shah · 22nd April 2005, 04:35 PM

Vinny,

The thing with keris is...first you start with one. The next time you check, you'll have 2 or more. Many have been infected by this 'bug'.

(Me included.)

Mark · 22nd April 2005, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinny

Rick

I am not sure I would call myself a collector...
How many is a collection?

Regards
Vinny

Wise man say, "If you got more than two, its a collection ..."

vinny · 23rd April 2005, 10:43 AM

This one will be Keris number 4! That's including a rather touristy looking one my brother got from a market in Kelantan about 5 years ago - My grandfather took him shopping for Keris.

Regards
Vinny

22nd April 2005, 03:18 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Vinny Have you read this past thread ? It's from the old forum archives . It's one of the best threads on keris to come out of this forum : http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000402.html

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22nd April 2005, 03:11 PM	#1
vinny Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: England Posts: 31	Rick I don't want to disclose too much so this piece can remain anonymous. It is represented as > 100 years. It looks better on other pictures. I am no expert, but I thought it looks better crafted and in better shape than some Keris I have inspected in an antique shop. They did not seem authentic, and looked artifically aged, were totally dry, pamor dropped off and had no smell or any other evidence of maintenance, and mostly in poor shape, with something broken, or clothes not fitting correctly. The worst one looked like it had been buried on the ground and rusted away, the blade was only 5 inches long and so thin, you could flex it with your fingers! I like this one because the pamor is so clearly visible with a nice contrast without being really dark. But I am new to this sort of thing, so I don't really know anything. Regards Vinny

22nd April 2005, 03:35 PM	#3
vinny Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: England Posts: 31	Rick I did not see that. Its a long thread. I started reading, but theres is a lot to take in so I will pick up later when I can read more leisurely. Thanks Regards Vinny

22nd April 2005, 03:45 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Yep , it's long but when you finish you will be a better informed collector . There is a treasure trove of info on almost any EEW subject to be found by searching the old forum . Search is in the upper right hand corner of the page . http://www.vikingsword.com/cgi-bin/U...assCookie=true

22nd April 2005, 03:48 PM	#5
vinny Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: England Posts: 31	Rick I am not sure I would call myself a collector... How many is a collection? Regards Vinny

22nd April 2005, 04:35 PM	#6
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Vinny, The thing with keris is...first you start with one. The next time you check, you'll have 2 or more. Many have been infected by this 'bug'. (Me included.)

23rd April 2005, 10:43 AM	#8
vinny Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: England Posts: 31	This one will be Keris number 4! That's including a rather touristy looking one my brother got from a market in Kelantan about 5 years ago - My grandfather took him shopping for Keris. Regards Vinny