Small ivory hilted gunong restore project

Robert · 31st July 2014, 07:34 PM

Detlef, Even with the missing parts and minor damage this is still a very nice late 19th early 20th century gunong. The damaged areas of the ivory hilt I think will be hidden from sight and quite unnoticable when the missing ferrule has been added. The blade is well formed and does not look to have any serious rust or pitting. The only damage to the silver sheath looks to have been caused by its being dropped resulting in some slight distortion to the metal. When all missing pieces are replaced and after a good polishing it will be an absolutely stunning addition to your collection. One question, is the braided band made from gold wire as it appears to be in the photos? Please be sure to post more photos showing all the details of this when the restoration is completed for us to drool over.

Best,
Robert

Sajen · 31st July 2014, 08:03 PM

Hello Robert,

thank you for your kind words!

You have shown recently how a neglected gunong can come back to old glory again and I hope that it will be by this one the same. And I agree with you that the missing parts from the pommel will be hidden by the new ferrule.
I have looked already longer for a gunong with such an elongated pommel.

Regards,
Detlef

russel · 31st July 2014, 10:33 PM

Congratulations Detlef, I was trying to negotiate with the seller to post to Australia. But you beat me to it! I'm glad it is going to a good home, I'm sure you will do a fine restoration.

Cheers, Russel

Sajen · 31st July 2014, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by russel

Congratulations Detlef, I was trying to negotiate with the seller to post to Australia. But you beat me to it! I'm glad it is going to a good home, I'm sure you will do a fine restoration.

Cheers, Russel

Thank you Russel,

I am sure the seller told you a very high shipping price, to Germany he want about $60!

The restauration will be done by Jose. I have seen that there has been already five watchers so I buy it direct.

Regards,
Detlef

russel · 31st July 2014, 10:40 PM

I'm not as disappointed as I might have been, as I have recently won a similar (but not as good) Gunong, I will post images in a separate post.

Sajen · 31st July 2014, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russel

I'm not as disappointed as I might have been, as I have recently won a similar (but not as good) Gunong, I will post images in a separate post.

I am curious already to see the pictures!

Sajen · 1st August 2014, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert

One question, is the braided band made from gold wire as it appears to be in the photos?

Hello Robert,

just noticed your question. I think it is silver but not sure.

Regards,
Detlef

Battara · 1st August 2014, 09:08 PM

The braided band does look silver to me.......

Robert · 1st August 2014, 10:14 PM

I was just wondering, in photos above (the second one in particular) to me the band has a gold/swasa look to it. Either way gold or silver it is nice that it is still with the gunong and was not lost like the guard and ferrule were.

Best,
Robert

Battara · 2nd August 2014, 02:35 AM

Very true Robert. I am surprised it stayed with the piece.

Sajen · 13th September 2014, 01:40 PM

I have just received some pictures from Jose, he has finished the work on this gunong. I am pleased with his work!

Ian · 13th September 2014, 06:26 PM

What a sweet little gunong Detlef. Jose does lovely work.

I think the valuable metal may have been stripped from this knife originally because of its value. Recently, I have been in touch with an old friend, a long time antique store owner in Manila, who says that he has seen many such pieces stripped of their precious metals so that the silver/gold can be sold. He laments this desecration of old artifacts because he believes he could sell the intact piece for much more than the value of the metal taken off them. He has even offered more than the metal is worth to buy the intact items, but the owners have more faith in selling the silver/gold for cash in their own areas than relying on a middle man in Manila who shops these items to antique dealers like my friend.

Ian.

31st July 2014, 07:34 PM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Detlef, Even with the missing parts and minor damage this is still a very nice late 19th early 20th century gunong. The damaged areas of the ivory hilt I think will be hidden from sight and quite unnoticable when the missing ferrule has been added. The blade is well formed and does not look to have any serious rust or pitting. The only damage to the silver sheath looks to have been caused by its being dropped resulting in some slight distortion to the metal. When all missing pieces are replaced and after a good polishing it will be an absolutely stunning addition to your collection. One question, is the braided band made from gold wire as it appears to be in the photos? Please be sure to post more photos showing all the details of this when the restoration is completed for us to drool over. Best, Robert Attached Images

13th September 2014, 01:40 PM	#11
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,214	I have just received some pictures from Jose, he has finished the work on this gunong. I am pleased with his work! Attached Images

31st July 2014, 08:03 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,214	Hello Robert, thank you for your kind words! You have shown recently how a neglected gunong can come back to old glory again and I hope that it will be by this one the same. And I agree with you that the missing parts from the pommel will be hidden by the new ferrule. I have looked already longer for a gunong with such an elongated pommel. Regards, Detlef

31st July 2014, 10:33 PM	#3
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	Congratulations Detlef, I was trying to negotiate with the seller to post to Australia. But you beat me to it! I'm glad it is going to a good home, I'm sure you will do a fine restoration. Cheers, Russel

31st July 2014, 10:40 PM	#5
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	I'm not as disappointed as I might have been, as I have recently won a similar (but not as good) Gunong, I will post images in a separate post.

1st August 2014, 09:08 PM	#8
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	The braided band does look silver to me.......

1st August 2014, 10:14 PM	#9
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	I was just wondering, in photos above (the second one in particular) to me the band has a gold/swasa look to it. Either way gold or silver it is nice that it is still with the gunong and was not lost like the guard and ferrule were. Best, Robert

2nd August 2014, 02:35 AM	#10
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Very true Robert. I am surprised it stayed with the piece.

13th September 2014, 06:26 PM	#12
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,399	What a sweet little gunong Detlef. Jose does lovely work. I think the valuable metal may have been stripped from this knife originally because of its value. Recently, I have been in touch with an old friend, a long time antique store owner in Manila, who says that he has seen many such pieces stripped of their precious metals so that the silver/gold can be sold. He laments this desecration of old artifacts because he believes he could sell the intact piece for much more than the value of the metal taken off them. He has even offered more than the metal is worth to buy the intact items, but the owners have more faith in selling the silver/gold for cash in their own areas than relying on a middle man in Manila who shops these items to antique dealers like my friend. Ian.