Tourist Keris perhaps?

[Tim Simmons]

Thanks chaps, I did think it looked bit of a pony. The blade looked old and interesting . How many portion? too many I think is the best answer. Still it is all about learning. Theres no fool like an old fool

[Rick]

Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

Thanks chaps, I did think it looked bit of a pony. The blade looked old and interesting . How many portion? too many I think is the best answer. Still it is all about learning. Theres no fool like an old fool

Don't feel bad Tim; buck up, it's a piece of Dutch Colonial history; look at it that way.

[David]

I agree with Rick, i think these old Dutch soldier souvieners are very collectible just from the historical aspect. I would eventually like to find a prime example for my collection. The dress looks a little better that the usual for these types, but not as high end as i have seen. The worst part about your purchace for me is the missing gonjo.

[Henk]

Originally Posted by David

I agree with Rick, i think these old Dutch soldier souvieners are very collectible just from the historical aspect. I would eventually like to find a prime example for my collection. The dress looks a little better that the usual for these types, but not as high end as i have seen. The worst part about your purchace for me is the missing gonjo.

Tim,

I agree completely with Rick and David. The missing gonjo is indeed the worst part. But your scabbard looks very good. Better than the pieces I see coming up now and then here in Holland and the mendak is replaceable.
In my opinion, but I'm Dutch, every keris collection should have such a keris because it fits in a category. that of the historical aspect. These keris where made for the dutch soldiers in those days. And, but it is guessing, the gonjo could have been missing since the keris became his present look.