Kris sundang in London

Battara · 29th July 2025, 04:05 AM

I agree Ian, the rest is not original even to Malayan kris. Notice the top wrap is loose and doesn't match the bottom silver wire wrap (which also looks added on later), never mind that fact that it is glued on. The top looks like a silver British finial for furniture or maybe a cain.

In addition, the okir/ukkil floral motif is not Moro in style but Malay, never mind that Malayan bulge.

I will say though that the the silver clamps are Malayan in style in spite of the fact that I've never seen them chased in that pattern before.

29th July 2025, 04:05 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	I agree Ian, the rest is not original even to Malayan kris. Notice the top wrap is loose and doesn't match the bottom silver wire wrap (which also looks added on later), never mind that fact that it is glued on. The top looks like a silver British finial for furniture or maybe a cain. In addition, the okir/ukkil floral motif is not Moro in style but Malay, never mind that Malayan bulge. I will say though that the the silver clamps are Malayan in style in spite of the fact that I've never seen them chased in that pattern before.