Golden Kukri

[carlitobrigante]

wow what a kukri.

the seller seems to think the fittings are brass? But surely looks to be gold.

Whats up with the blade along the spine? has a style i havent seen before, the pics arent clear but looks like almost liked its double edged?

one of a kind no doubt, would love to hear what spiral thinks of this one?

[Battara]

The spine is a T-spine until you get to the second edge on the back. Yes a unique piece. Indian versions of the kukri are various.

[spiral]

Originally Posted by carlitobrigante

one of a kind no doubt, would love to hear what spiral thinks of this one?

Lovely piece, Looks gilt on thick brass to me, as Battara says clearly Indian, nicley forged T spine, must be from between 1875 to 1930 I would think, interesting hanging loop for wall hanging, {should be two, with chain between.} Ive normaly seen that on 20th century pieces.

Apart from kaudi bieng in existance not that much Hindu symbolism. I wonder if it could be a Sikh piece?

Definatly a prestigious kukri,though!

Spiral

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by spiral

interesting hanging loop for wall hanging, {should be two, with chain between.} Ive normaly seen that on 20th century pieces.

Spiral

G'day Spiral,

I have a very different point of view with regards to this segment of your comment, definately not for wall hanging.
This is likely by geography, anywhere from Bengal territories to the Dehli Sultinate...in my opinion likely western regions of the Dehli Sultinate and a personal side arm of an important individual who had relations with the northern borders.
The single loop aspect is also pure Indian as per the images attached and note the daggers in figures 215, 216, 221, 222 & 224 of Arts of the Muslim Knight.


Gav

[spiral]

Excelent info & examples Gav!

Had not seen the single loop feature on a kukri before. What is its purpose?

Spiral

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by spiral

Excelent info & examples Gav!

Had not seen the single loop feature on a kukri before. What is its purpose?

Spiral

A good question mate.

I have not seen any period paintings close enough but I suspect, as these weapons all appear to be sash mounted, that it was for a safety chain.
Fig 215 quoted above shows a small silver loop chain, perhaps the sash was fed through this loop before being wrapped on the body.
Other suggestions , a decorative or votive charm might have been hung from here....but I think a safety chain/loop....who wants to drop anything on the run.....

Gav

[spiral]

That Sounds logical Gav, Any chance of a scan of fig.215 as I dont have that reference work? If you have the time of course, emails cool.

Spiral

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by spiral

That Sounds logical Gav, Any chance of a scan of fig.215 as I dont have that reference work? If you have the time of course, emails cool.

Spiral

Sure thing, I should have some time to shoot one across later this weekend along with better images of the large Chirra presntation Kukri.

Gav