Gold & Ivory Gunong

David · 18th February 2014, 08:46 PM

This was directed to me through Lee and i am curious what the thoughts of our gunong-loving friends are. It came with a whopper of a story, which personally i am a bit skeptical of, but maybe we can sort it out. I will share the story soon, but would first like to hear what people thing of this gunong, especially how old you think it might be based upon style and materials. It was described as gold to me, though i am more inclined to believe this is gold-plate and not solid. The pommel does look like ivory to me. The owner has given me permission to post here for your assessments. Whatcha all think about it?

Amuk Murugul · 18th February 2014, 10:06 PM

Hullo everybody!

Just thought I'd post these pix. I am led to believe that on this item, the gold has been tested and that the pommel is bone.

Best,

DaveS · 18th February 2014, 11:21 PM

David: That pommel is definitely Ivory........Dave

David · 18th February 2014, 11:55 PM

Nice gunong Amuk. Lots of similarities in the fittings stylistically, though yours seems finer. It would be helpful to THIS discussion if you have any provenance of age for your piece. That is probably what i would most like to determine for the gunong i posted.

Battara · 19th February 2014, 12:03 AM

Dave, although the pommel is ivory, I am seeing evidence that your gunong is gold plated copper. interesting blade. I would say that this could be no earlier than the 1930s.

Battara · 19th February 2014, 12:06 AM

Amuk, I think that your pommel is also ivory, but having it tested yourself would determine if it is gold plated silver or low grade gold. Your blade is definitely older, so I would place your piece at around the 1920s.

18th February 2014, 08:46 PM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,026	Gold & Ivory Gunong This was directed to me through Lee and i am curious what the thoughts of our gunong-loving friends are. It came with a whopper of a story, which personally i am a bit skeptical of, but maybe we can sort it out. I will share the story soon, but would first like to hear what people thing of this gunong, especially how old you think it might be based upon style and materials. It was described as gold to me, though i am more inclined to believe this is gold-plate and not solid. The pommel does look like ivory to me. The owner has given me permission to post here for your assessments. Whatcha all think about it? Attached Images

18th February 2014, 10:06 PM	#2
Amuk Murugul Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaboejoetan Galoenggoeng Mélben Posts: 457	Hullo everybody! Just thought I'd post these pix. I am led to believe that on this item, the gold has been tested and that the pommel is bone. Best, Attached Images Last edited by Amuk Murugul; 18th February 2014 at 10:23 PM. Reason: loaded correct pix

18th February 2014, 11:21 PM	#3
DaveS Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 327	David: That pommel is definitely Ivory........Dave

18th February 2014, 11:55 PM	#4
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,026	Nice gunong Amuk. Lots of similarities in the fittings stylistically, though yours seems finer. It would be helpful to THIS discussion if you have any provenance of age for your piece. That is probably what i would most like to determine for the gunong i posted.

19th February 2014, 12:03 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	Dave, although the pommel is ivory, I am seeing evidence that your gunong is gold plated copper. interesting blade. I would say that this could be no earlier than the 1930s.

19th February 2014, 12:06 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	Amuk, I think that your pommel is also ivory, but having it tested yourself would determine if it is gold plated silver or low grade gold. Your blade is definitely older, so I would place your piece at around the 1920s.