Golok or pedang to identify?

[kai]

Hello Thomas,

This is a genuine Sunda sword (western Java); the fullers seem to have been made with modern tools. Early, "modern" pieces from imported European steel are known from the late 19th century - 21st century seems too young for the workmanship of this piece; thus, 20th century seems a good guess to me.

Is the metal scabbard cover real silver?

Regards,
Kai

[kai]

As usual, Detlef and Alan beat me to it...

Selamat is an interesting thought!

[thomas hauschild]

Thanks a lot. The piece looks to me more new than 20 th century and after etching it was a modern steel and the carving of grip does not looks like "used" so my thought was to have a nearly new piece. Okay I very surprised. Better this way to be surprised than the other way ;-)

I do not know know if the cover will be real silver. Its very shiny, maybe nickelplated.

Thanks for your help. Great forum.

Best Thomas

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by kai

Is the metal scabbard cover real silver?

Hello Kai,

I would be more as surprised when it will be silver, all I have handled in this style until now has had covers from mamas.

Regards,
Detlef

[kai]

Hello Detlef,

I would be more as surprised when it will be silver, all I have handled in this style until now has had covers from mamas.

I agree that the odds are slim, especially considering the discoloration at the hanger block.

If the metal appears to be malleable, it may be worth to have it tested though...

Regards,
Kai