Filippine kris moro?

Rick · 27th July 2006, 01:33 AM

Bill , I think you bought a 1930's era sword ; albeit a nice fancy one .

Lew · 27th July 2006, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Bill , I think you bought a 1930's era sword ; albeit a nice fancy one .

Yes a nice unique kris but I think the bidders got a bit carried away.

Lew

nechesh · 27th July 2006, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by LOUIEBLADES

Yes a nice unique kris but I think the bidders got a bit carried away.

Lew

I agree. Unless that inlay turns out to be gold (and even then), that's far too much money for a kris like this in that condition and without a sheath. I truly hate seeing the market driven up so high like this.

Bill · 27th July 2006, 11:44 AM

Nice sword. I would guess it's 19C Maguindanao. Not sure if the new owner is going to etch it, but I would not be surprised if it came out with a marble pattern.

rasdan · 27th July 2006, 04:20 PM

Hi,

I think that is one really nice keris. The inlay is simply marvellous!! Prices are subjective for sure.

Congrats on a very nice keris.

Bill M · 27th July 2006, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rasdan

Hi,

I think that is one really nice keris. The inlay is simply marvellous!! Prices are subjective for sure.

Congrats on a very nice keris.

Thanks! Best inlay I have ever seen. Will get better pictures when it arrives. I am not planning to etch the blade. I will only oil it. Not many are untouched, I like this one that way.

Lew · 27th July 2006, 08:11 PM

Bill

I find it odd that the bidder who put in that big bid only has a few winning auctions and none of them are for antique swords.

Lew

mross · 28th July 2006, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Marsh

Thanks! Best inlay I have ever seen. Will get better pictures when it arrives. I am not planning to etch the blade. I will only oil it. Not many are untouched, I like this one that way.

Bill,
Nice sword.
Is there something significant about inlays? Such as does it signify a class the sword was made for? (I am guessing only the higher ups could afford inlays).
Can they be identified to a region or perhaps a smith? Just curious, and am trying to add to my body of knowledge. Or are inlays just a matter of personel preference?

27th July 2006, 01:33 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Bill , I think you bought a 1930's era sword ; albeit a nice fancy one .

27th July 2006, 11:44 AM	#4
Bill Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago area Posts: 327	Nice sword. I would guess it's 19C Maguindanao. Not sure if the new owner is going to etch it, but I would not be surprised if it came out with a marble pattern.

27th July 2006, 04:20 PM	#5
rasdan Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 369	Hi, I think that is one really nice keris. The inlay is simply marvellous!! Prices are subjective for sure. Congrats on a very nice keris.

27th July 2006, 08:11 PM	#7
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Bill I find it odd that the bidder who put in that big bid only has a few winning auctions and none of them are for antique swords. Lew