A Sulawesi sword for discussion

[Maurice]

Hi,

I've seen leather covered scabbards several times on old (or even very old) swords from different areas.
For instance on javanese pedang, south Celebes swords, achenese swords (peudeueng) etc.

Best,
Maurice

[Maurice]

This was my south Celebes sword with VOC blade (made original in Solingen for cutlasses / hangers, and with sword cutters marks/VOC monograms/VOC chamber initials/date).

The scabbard is leather over wood, and silver mountings.
(photo credits: Peter Dekker / Mandarin Mansion)

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Maurice

This was my south Celebes sword with VOC blade (made original in Solingen for cutlasses / hangers, and with sword cutters marks/VOC monograms/VOC chamber initials/date).

The scabbard is leather over wood, and silver mountings.
(photo credits: Peter Dekker / Mandarin Mansion)

Great example Maurice! Thank you for sharing, also when it's no longer in your collection.

Regards,
Detlef