New pieces from the collection of General Shockley

[Tim Simmons]

Gosh they are nice. Did you or was there any issues about the ivory? I am sure others would be interested to know.

[kino]

What a haul. Congrats.
Where’s the Kris with the Garuda(?) hilt.
He must’ve placed those ray skins on the handles.

[Battara]

Congratulations. I saw that auction, but no money to bid. I love not only the krises but also the Tagalog piece with the carved horn and horn/silver scabbard (I was going to go for that one ).

Also great to have provenance!

Would you be able to post the weapons pictures individually here?

[SanibelSwassa]

Originally Posted by Battara

Congratulations. I saw that auction, but no money to bid. I love not only the krises but also the Tagalog piece with the carved horn and horn/silver scabbard (I was going to go for that one ).

Also great to have provenance!

Would you be able to post the weapons pictures individually here?

Yes will post individual pics of the pieces once I get them cleaned up a bit.

[David]

Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

Gosh they are nice. Did you or was there any issues about the ivory? I am sure others would be interested to know.

I assume this auction took place in the USA and it seems that this portion of the collection has remained there. Generally these issues don't arise unless the items in question are crossing international borders.

[David]

Brilliant additions to any collection. Congratulations!

[carlos]

Congratulations!!! Great collection, the horn and silver bolo is : !!!!
Thanks for sharing
Carlos

[Gavin Nugent]

Congratulations!

I got the one I wanted, you pushed me far with it though... you'll know the one... if your research reveals its actual origins, please do write to me.

With thanks

Gavin

[SanibelSwassa]

Originally Posted by Gavin Nugent

Congratulations!

I got the one I wanted, you pushed me far with it though... you'll know the one... if your research reveals its actual origins, please do write to me.

With thanks

Gavin

Gavin,

Next time we should talk first!!! I was able to see your Garuda in person and it is magnificent! I believe the back portion of the hilt is solid cast metal. It has the serious potential to be gold!!! There’s no tarnish on the cast portion and it doesn’t appear to have been cleaned. I think you will be very happy!! You also have direct providence on the Kris!! See these pictures.

Ron will also be very happy with the axe!!! I should have looked at that piece more closely… it’s seriously special also.

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by SanibelSwassa

Gavin,

Next time we should talk first!!! I was able to see your Garuda in person and it is magnificent! I believe the back portion of the hilt is solid cast metal. It has the serious potential to be gold!!! There’s no tarnish on the cast portion and it doesn’t appear to have been cleaned. I think you will be very happy!! You also have direct providence on the Kris!! See these pictures.

Ron will also be very happy with the axe!!! I should have looked at that piece more closely… it’s seriously special also.

Happy I was, happier I am now with your insights, thank you! This is indeed good news and as I thought it had potential to be too...Sultan level potential.

[SanibelSwassa]

Originally Posted by carlos

Congratulations!!! Great collection, the horn and silver bolo is : !!!!
Thanks for sharing
Carlos

It is my fist Luzon piece and is the most ornate piece I’ve seen and in incredible shape. The carving on the scabbard is so next level… I honestly don’t know how that could be done.

[SanibelSwassa]

Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

Gosh they are nice. Did you or was there any issues about the ivory? I am sure others would be interested to know.

Tim,

Intra-State on pieces this old there aren’t any issues where I live. DO NOT attempt anything like this with international purchases!! I recently had piece go through that process from Italy and it took several months… none where Ivory and it was still a really difficult process and cost significantly more to get the items to the US.

Hope that helps!!