My gunong collection and some thoughts

Sajen · 23rd September 2014, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by russel

A beautiful collection Detlef. When you receive the restored Gunong from Robert, it would be great to see a group photograph.

Russel

Thank you Russel,

Jose has restored the other gunong, just for clarification.

Will post a group picture when I have received it!

Best regards,
Detlef

Sajen · 27th October 2014, 07:25 PM

This gunong will enter the small family of my collection soon. I think it is from around 1910-1920 with half waved blade and silver fittings. 10" or 25,4 cm inside scabbard with a blade from 6,25" or 16 cm.
Your comments are welcome!

Robert · 28th October 2014, 04:01 AM

Very nice catch Detlef, a great addition to your growing collection of gunongs. I am saving my money for a very special item that I have been wanting to add to my collection for years so I haven't been doing any buying from ebay of late. Going by the dress on the hilt and scabbard I would agree with your dating on this piece though I have always wondered about when this blade design actually first started showing up. My congratulations to you on this new addition and the best of luck to you on finding your next.

Best,
Robert

David · 28th October 2014, 04:07 AM

That's a really sweet one Detlef! Congratulations!

russel · 28th October 2014, 08:46 AM

Congratulations Detlef, truly stunning.

Sajen · 28th October 2014, 10:20 AM

Thank you Robert, David and Russel!

Robert, can't answer when this blade shape first started showing up, I only know that it is quite rare. I just have had a look to Steve's last family portrait and see only one with a similar blade shape. Maybe Jose will know more and can give his educated opinion.

Thank you all three again for your kind words!

Regards,
Detlef

27th October 2014, 07:25 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,617	This gunong will enter the small family of my collection soon. I think it is from around 1910-1920 with half waved blade and silver fittings. 10" or 25,4 cm inside scabbard with a blade from 6,25" or 16 cm. Your comments are welcome! Attached Images

28th October 2014, 04:01 AM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Very nice catch Detlef, a great addition to your growing collection of gunongs. I am saving my money for a very special item that I have been wanting to add to my collection for years so I haven't been doing any buying from ebay of late. Going by the dress on the hilt and scabbard I would agree with your dating on this piece though I have always wondered about when this blade design actually first started showing up. My congratulations to you on this new addition and the best of luck to you on finding your next. Best, Robert Last edited by Robert; 28th October 2014 at 04:25 AM.

28th October 2014, 04:07 AM	#4
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,057	That's a really sweet one Detlef! Congratulations!

28th October 2014, 08:46 AM	#5
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	Congratulations Detlef, truly stunning.

28th October 2014, 10:20 AM	#6
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,617	Thank you Robert, David and Russel! Robert, can't answer when this blade shape first started showing up, I only know that it is quite rare. I just have had a look to Steve's last family portrait and see only one with a similar blade shape. Maybe Jose will know more and can give his educated opinion. Thank you all three again for your kind words! Regards, Detlef