Unusual silver daab (1)

Ian · 12th May 2025, 01:29 PM

This one was sold recently by a German Auction House (H.H.) as a "Myanmese dha." I doubt that attribution, and think the blade is more likely Thai given its tip and the presence of a small disc guard.. No scabbard unfortunately.

The silver covered hilt is unusual and I would appreciate an explanation for the two small rings attached to it and their likely function.

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Sajen · 13th May 2025, 05:21 PM

Hi Ian,

Looks like an antique umbrella handle to my eyes.

Regards,
Detlef

Tim Simmons · 13th May 2025, 07:43 PM

I hate to say but I agree with Detlef . I must add that the earlier piece with the water Dragon handle and chape is extremely nice.

Iain · 13th May 2025, 08:30 PM

Agreed. It's a composite piece using a Chinese umbrella handle.

Ian · 16th May 2025, 07:29 PM

Thanks guys. You confirmed my suspicions about the hilt. This is now the second example of a fancy umbrella handle added to a daab that I have come across. Any ides what the two small rings may have been for?

12th May 2025, 01:29 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,385	Unusual silver daab (1) This one was sold recently by a German Auction House (H.H.) as a "Myanmese dha." I doubt that attribution, and think the blade is more likely Thai given its tip and the presence of a small disc guard.. No scabbard unfortunately. The silver covered hilt is unusual and I would appreciate an explanation for the two small rings attached to it and their likely function. . Attached Images Last edited by Ian; 12th May 2025 at 02:10 PM.

13th May 2025, 05:21 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,178	Hi Ian, Looks like an antique umbrella handle to my eyes. Regards, Detlef Attached Images Last edited by Sajen; 13th May 2025 at 05:34 PM.

13th May 2025, 07:43 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,853	I hate to say but I agree with Detlef . I must add that the earlier piece with the water Dragon handle and chape is extremely nice.

13th May 2025, 08:30 PM	#4
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,717	Agreed. It's a composite piece using a Chinese umbrella handle.

16th May 2025, 07:29 PM	#5
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,385	Thanks guys. You confirmed my suspicions about the hilt. This is now the second example of a fancy umbrella handle added to a daab that I have come across. Any ides what the two small rings may have been for?