Can Anyone Help ID this Keris ?

MABAGANI · 29th January 2005, 06:06 AM

The blade looks Maranao but the hilt is typical Maguindanao, maybe from south Lake Lanao, between the two sultanates...nice form

Boswego · 29th January 2005, 07:27 AM

Frederico-So this Kris dates roughly between 1800 and the 1890's ? P.S.-Found some good maintenance/restoration tips on Your site.

Federico · 29th January 2005, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Boswego

Frederico-So this Kris dates roughly between 1800 and the 1890's ? P.S.-Found some good maintenance/restoration tips on Your site.

Hello Boswego, well as I mentioned in the other thread, the dating, even the tribal assignment is very hot topic for debate. However, if we went by the theories in Bob Cato's book, I would say your kris would be roughly in the first half of the 19th century. Now of course, that is if the dating theory is correct. It could of course be much older, if the theories do indeed prove to be wrong. Anyways I am glad you found my site useful. Unfortunately I have not updated it for many years. Keep meaning too, but somehow other things keep popping up.

Boswego · 29th January 2005, 11:48 PM

Frederico-Now I have to find some of that Violin Wax/Oil You mentioned in Your Restoration/Maintenence Link.

Federico · 30th January 2005, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Boswego

Frederico-Now I have to find some of that Violin Wax/Oil You mentioned in Your Restoration/Maintenence Link.

Ya know that is one of the things I keep wanting to update. Skip the Violin Varnish, unless it is in very bad condition (eg. big cracks, very dry). If the finish is intact, you can get away with just pledge or other antique furniture polish. The Varnish is more applicable for really poor condition pieces that need to be re-done. Useful for me, because I buy mainly only junky pieces, but if you buy quality, well you dont have the same problem.

Battara · 30th January 2005, 08:48 PM

If it a nice piece, you could use "Renaissance Wax". Good for leather, wood, metal. I use it. (I sound like a cheap comercial

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nechesh · 30th January 2005, 09:30 PM

Geez Jose, first a movie and now commercial endorsements! What next, the Soaps?

29th January 2005, 06:06 AM	#1
MABAGANI Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 221	The blade looks Maranao but the hilt is typical Maguindanao, maybe from south Lake Lanao, between the two sultanates...nice form

29th January 2005, 07:27 AM	#2
Boswego Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 23	Frederico-So this Kris dates roughly between 1800 and the 1890's ? P.S.-Found some good maintenance/restoration tips on Your site.

29th January 2005, 11:48 PM	#4
Boswego Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 23	Frederico-Now I have to find some of that Violin Wax/Oil You mentioned in Your Restoration/Maintenence Link.

30th January 2005, 08:48 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	If it a nice piece, you could use "Renaissance Wax". Good for leather, wood, metal. I use it. (I sound like a cheap comercial ).

30th January 2005, 09:30 PM	#7
nechesh Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 940	Geez Jose, first a movie and now commercial endorsements! What next, the Soaps?