Some more objects from the RDG - Keris, kaskara (?) and spears

Rick · 9th June 2010, 04:30 PM

This is often sheet silver applied over a solid core .

RDGAC · 9th June 2010, 05:55 PM

Indeed it would appear so, Rick; looking at it, a pair of seams are quite clearly visible. The sheet cannot be more than one or perhaps two millimetres in thickness, yet is extraordinarily finely worked. Quite marvellous!

Meredydd Jones

Battara · 9th June 2010, 07:13 PM

Often thin sheet silver is needed to do repousse work. Pictures would b helpful.

Rick · 9th June 2010, 07:14 PM

Yes, these kerisses ....
Quite addictive for some collectors ....

9th June 2010, 04:30 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,378	This is often sheet silver applied over a solid core .

9th June 2010, 05:55 PM	#2
RDGAC Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York, UK Posts: 167	Indeed it would appear so, Rick; looking at it, a pair of seams are quite clearly visible. The sheet cannot be more than one or perhaps two millimetres in thickness, yet is extraordinarily finely worked. Quite marvellous! Meredydd Jones

9th June 2010, 07:13 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,363	Often thin sheet silver is needed to do repousse work. Pictures would b helpful.

9th June 2010, 07:14 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,378	Yes, these kerisses .... Quite addictive for some collectors ....