Advice on shrinked scabbards?

Ian · 27th April 2005, 07:31 PM

Michael:

Very nice sanduko bolo -- these are very uncommon and hard to find in such good condition. Lovely hilt.

Must get Battara to take a look at this one -- Jose, what you think one of these silver hilts would cost to make?

VVV · 27th April 2005, 09:45 PM

Thanks all,

Now it's oiled and as a bonus I even know what it is.

Michael

tom hyle · 28th April 2005, 01:24 AM

Wow; deluxo!

Rick · 28th April 2005, 02:22 AM

Have you identified the domed coins that are used on this hilt ?
As I recall it is missing one or two on the other side , no ?
These could probably be easily replaced .

Silver is a snap to work with .

VVV · 28th April 2005, 10:01 PM

Yes, it's the opposite "ear-part" that is missing a coin and 2 smaller silver disks. Not sure if I really want to replace it.

Michael

Battara · 30th April 2005, 01:49 PM

I had been looking at that and what the replacement needs would be. I would have to price out US issued PI silver coins of the same era and then shape them and then work on the silver stem to make them stay. Not that difficult of a process overall. Most of the price would depend on the coins used.

Rick · 30th April 2005, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

Have you identified the domed coins that are used on this hilt ?
As I recall it is missing one or two on the other side , no ?
These could probably be easily replaced .

Silver is a snap to work with .

I should have qualified that statement a little ; work such as this is fairly easy ; when I was a kid we all made rings from silver quarters ; lots of tapping on the edge and after a few hours , drill out the center and file smooth .

Now repousse and engraving etc. that's a whole 'nother ball game .

VVV · 30th April 2005, 04:03 PM

Thanks, will give it a try.
But have to wait until next time in US to get the proper coins.

Michael

Battara · 30th April 2005, 05:23 PM

Sorry Ian, did not read your post as carefully as I should have. To make this hilt out of silver.....hmmm......the work itself might cost $500? Lot of work would go into something like this. Wonderful puppy!(woof)

27th April 2005, 07:31 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,453	Sweet Michael: Very nice sanduko bolo -- these are very uncommon and hard to find in such good condition. Lovely hilt. Must get Battara to take a look at this one -- Jose, what you think one of these silver hilts would cost to make?

27th April 2005, 09:45 PM	#2
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Thanks all, Now it's oiled and as a bonus I even know what it is. Michael

28th April 2005, 01:24 AM	#3
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	Wow; deluxo!

28th April 2005, 02:22 AM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	Have you identified the domed coins that are used on this hilt ? As I recall it is missing one or two on the other side , no ? These could probably be easily replaced . Silver is a snap to work with .

28th April 2005, 10:01 PM	#5
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Yes, it's the opposite "ear-part" that is missing a coin and 2 smaller silver disks. Not sure if I really want to replace it. Michael

30th April 2005, 01:49 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	I had been looking at that and what the replacement needs would be. I would have to price out US issued PI silver coins of the same era and then shape them and then work on the silver stem to make them stay. Not that difficult of a process overall. Most of the price would depend on the coins used.

30th April 2005, 04:03 PM	#8
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Thanks, will give it a try. But have to wait until next time in US to get the proper coins. Michael

30th April 2005, 05:23 PM	#9
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	Sorry Ian, did not read your post as carefully as I should have. To make this hilt out of silver.....hmmm......the work itself might cost $500? Lot of work would go into something like this. Wonderful puppy!(woof)