Moro kris HELP!

Sajen · 27th December 2010, 01:20 AM

Hello David,

like you know I am not an expert but what I can see by the pictures is that the motif at hilt, bone (look indeed like bone) pice and band at the scabbard is adequate, isn't it? And the silver band at the scabbard seems to have some age and my guess is that the fittings are not recent but I think later work as the blade. What I can see by the pictures it is a nice looking kris and to use the words from Rick, when the price isn't over the moon.....

Regards,

Detlef

Battara · 27th December 2010, 01:25 AM

The hilt, baka-baka, and scabbard are all later work. Only the blade is old.

David · 27th December 2010, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

The hilt, baka-baka, and scabbard are all later work. Only the blade is old.

This is what i thought to José, but how old do you think the later work is. Pre- WWII or post?
I'm sorry i couldn't get better shots of the blade. I should have at least gotten a full length.

Amuk Murugul · 27th December 2010, 03:19 AM

Hullo David,

I've seen one very similar, half straight with 5 curves and a straight handle. The stirrup, ferrule and pommel were brass. The grip was wound with twine with a conical pommel.
My guess is that the fittings/scabbard on yours are post-WWII.

Best,

Battara · 27th December 2010, 12:33 PM

Sorry I wasn't clearer. Yes post WWII fittings.

27th December 2010, 01:20 AM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,212	Hello David, like you know I am not an expert but what I can see by the pictures is that the motif at hilt, bone (look indeed like bone) pice and band at the scabbard is adequate, isn't it? And the silver band at the scabbard seems to have some age and my guess is that the fittings are not recent but I think later work as the blade. What I can see by the pictures it is a nice looking kris and to use the words from Rick, when the price isn't over the moon..... Regards, Detlef

27th December 2010, 01:25 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	The hilt, baka-baka, and scabbard are all later work. Only the blade is old.

27th December 2010, 03:19 AM	#4
Amuk Murugul Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaboejoetan Galoenggoeng Mélben Posts: 472	Hullo David, I've seen one very similar, half straight with 5 curves and a straight handle. The stirrup, ferrule and pommel were brass. The grip was wound with twine with a conical pommel. My guess is that the fittings/scabbard on yours are post-WWII. Best,

27th December 2010, 12:33 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Sorry I wasn't clearer. Yes post WWII fittings.