Gunong...recent or vintage?

shayde78 · 10th January 2018, 03:03 AM

Thanks for the comments, gents.
So, it's not the size that counts!
Beautiful example, David.

David · 11th January 2018, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by shayde78

So, it's not the size that counts!

Well, as i understand it this was originally intended to be a small weapon, one that could be easily concealed.
It was when colonial American powers placed a ban on swords, i believe, that we saw the gunong lengthen to compensate.

Battara · 12th January 2018, 02:07 AM

Detlef is correct. In the late 1800s the gunong was small and not well ornamented. By the 1930s they were up to twice the size and often greatly ornamented.

shayde78 · 13th January 2018, 02:04 AM

So...if the smaller ones can be either earlier functional examples OR later tourist versions...how does one tell the difference?

Ian · 13th January 2018, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by shayde78

So...if the smaller ones can be either earlier functional examples OR later tourist versions...how does one tell the difference?

Hi Shayde78,

That's where a lot of reading and asking questions helps. There are general signs of wear and age that help, but seeking out high quality pieces (good workmanship and materials) is always worthwhile regardless of age. Many modern pieces are still functional.

Some recently made gunong are definitely collectible and retain their value.

Ian.

Battara · 13th January 2018, 10:15 PM

I wish Federico Malibago still had his site up. It had the most information on gunongs I had ever seen, and we have used this info on this forum.

10th January 2018, 03:03 AM	#1
shayde78 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 445	Thanks for the comments, gents. So, it's not the size that counts! Beautiful example, David.

12th January 2018, 02:07 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Detlef is correct. In the late 1800s the gunong was small and not well ornamented. By the 1930s they were up to twice the size and often greatly ornamented.

13th January 2018, 02:04 AM	#4
shayde78 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 445	So...if the smaller ones can be either earlier functional examples OR later tourist versions...how does one tell the difference?

13th January 2018, 10:15 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	I wish Federico Malibago still had his site up. It had the most information on gunongs I had ever seen, and we have used this info on this forum.