Another gunong to share

Ferguson · 12th August 2008, 11:54 AM

Thank you all for your kind comments. They make me like the piece even more.

The blade really is sweet. The laminations are tight and the blade is sharp and very hard. It also has those sparkly crystals in it. They show up in the photos as white spots near the center of the blade.

I thought it was interesting that the scabbard had been modified from the original. At least, that's what I'm thinking from the different metals.
Here's the original auction. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN:IT&ih=002

Steve

Battara · 13th August 2008, 03:24 AM

Acutally I don't think it was altered. The top and bottom parts are low silver with the tarnish taken off.

Ferguson · 13th August 2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Acutally I don't think it was altered. The top and bottom parts are low silver with the tarnish taken off.

Well that's cool.

The reason I thought the center piece may have been added, is that it's a different metal, has different type joints where soldered (I think), and the okir work looked different. But that's why I posted it here to get your opinion Jose. You're the man when it comes to silver work and okir!

Thanks,
Steve

kronckew · 13th August 2008, 08:20 PM

i like that blade shape, wish i could find more moro stuff over here. shipping from the states is outrageous.

anyhow, it reminds me of this newly made one i picked up a while back

not in the same league tho.

Atlantia · 13th August 2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kronckew

i like that blade shape, wish i could find more moro stuff over here. shipping from the states is outrageous.

anyhow, it reminds me of this newly made one i picked up a while back

not in the same league tho.

LOL, I know what you mean about shipping but its worse the other way!

Steve.
Beauty!
Like everyone else has already said.
Lovely piece, beautiful lamination.
Gene

Battara · 14th August 2008, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferguson

Well that's cool.

The reason I thought the center piece may have been added, is that it's a different metal, has different type joints where soldered (I think), and the okir work looked different. But that's why I posted it here to get your opinion Jose. You're the man when it comes to silver work and okir!

Thanks,
Steve

I'm honored, thank you Steve. I do think you are right in that the middle part may be nickel silver - not unusual (just polish it up

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Here is my gunong for design comparison and the reason why I say the same artist.

12th August 2008, 11:54 AM	#1
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Thank you all for your kind comments. They make me like the piece even more. The blade really is sweet. The laminations are tight and the blade is sharp and very hard. It also has those sparkly crystals in it. They show up in the photos as white spots near the center of the blade. I thought it was interesting that the scabbard had been modified from the original. At least, that's what I'm thinking from the different metals. Here's the original auction. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN:IT&ih=002 Steve

13th August 2008, 03:24 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,363	Acutally I don't think it was altered. The top and bottom parts are low silver with the tarnish taken off.

13th August 2008, 08:20 PM	#4
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,265	i like that blade shape, wish i could find more moro stuff over here. shipping from the states is outrageous. anyhow, it reminds me of this newly made one i picked up a while back not in the same league tho.