Indonesian small sword for I.D.

[Maurice]

Originally Posted by francantolin

Hello dear members and happy new year !!

I just got this nice small Indonesian saber I think,
with silver mounts ((the guard too. )
The mix of Dutch??/colonial influence iis nteresting with a beautiful pamor blade ( maybe overetched ?)
With an heavy back but really sharp edges.

About influences, maybe an oriental touch with a pronounced yelman.

glad if you have information about age and the precise origin.

Kind regards

Hi,

A nice old indigeneous Javanese sword you have there. Probably especially made by Javanese craftsmen for a Dutch marechaussee
(By order or for real use or as a gift).

What are the measurements?

You clearly can see the Dutch colonial 'style' in this piece. Also the double edge of the blade tip could be derived from the Dutch Hembrug klewang 'clip point', but than more prolonged (according the blacksmiths or owners taste).

It is from around 1870!

Regards,
Maurice