Ancient Keris Cengkrong for comment

Arjuna · 16th March 2018, 11:24 AM

Hello to all!

I recently found this Keris Cengkrong with an ancient very thin blade. Must have been highly esteemed by a previous owner according to the costly sarong (silver sheat, gading handle).

An indonesian friend opined it to be tangguh kuno from pajajaran era, eventually previously owned by a royal family.

What would you say?

Thanks for your comments.

regards
Karl

Paul B. · 16th March 2018, 03:14 PM

Ahhh yes I recognize this one, you got it from a Dutch guy!
The bery tip end of the blade is broken.

Paul B. · 16th March 2018, 03:15 PM

Also think that the silver rim/band around the neck or joint of the sheath is missing ( it usually comes together with the button).

A. G. Maisey · 17th March 2018, 01:32 AM

This style of scabbard, from the applicable period, is normally made in mamas, not silver.

Has the material in this scabbard been tested and confirmed as silver?

Arjuna · 17th March 2018, 06:56 AM

It was not tested, I was just told that it is silver or siver plated. But I think you are right its a bit too shiny.

btw. What is Mamas made of? Just know it contains some Nickel.

Paul B. · 17th March 2018, 08:35 AM

The style of scabbard reminds me much more of a wooden example I recently handled and passed thru. Still believe it is silver plated.

16th March 2018, 11:24 AM	#1
Arjuna Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Vienna Posts: 17	Ancient Keris Cengkrong for comment Hello to all! I recently found this Keris Cengkrong with an ancient very thin blade. Must have been highly esteemed by a previous owner according to the costly sarong (silver sheat, gading handle). An indonesian friend opined it to be tangguh kuno from pajajaran era, eventually previously owned by a royal family. What would you say? Thanks for your comments. regards Karl Attached Images

16th March 2018, 03:14 PM	#2
Paul B. Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 205	Ahhh yes I recognize this one, you got it from a Dutch guy! The bery tip end of the blade is broken.

16th March 2018, 03:15 PM	#3
Paul B. Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 205	Also think that the silver rim/band around the neck or joint of the sheath is missing ( it usually comes together with the button).

17th March 2018, 01:32 AM	#4
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,697	This style of scabbard, from the applicable period, is normally made in mamas, not silver. Has the material in this scabbard been tested and confirmed as silver?

17th March 2018, 06:56 AM	#5
Arjuna Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Vienna Posts: 17	It was not tested, I was just told that it is silver or siver plated. But I think you are right its a bit too shiny. btw. What is Mamas made of? Just know it contains some Nickel.

17th March 2018, 08:35 AM	#6
Paul B. Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 205	The style of scabbard reminds me much more of a wooden example I recently handled and passed thru. Still believe it is silver plated.