Moro Kris

ariel · 12th September 2008, 01:37 AM

OK, guys, please teach me: why is it "exceptional", why "19 cen", why so expensive?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ht_13297wt_909

Rick · 12th September 2008, 03:46 AM

The only 19 in that piece is post 1950 .

Certainly not 19thC.

Re price ; see P.T. Barnum .

Bill · 12th September 2008, 03:48 AM

Very nice sword. I don't agree with the dating. More like 1940-60. I could see someone bidding over $300 for it but not much more. Guess it appealed to at least a couple of people.

Spunjer · 12th September 2008, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariel

OK, guys, please teach me: why is it "exceptional", why "19 cen", why so expensive?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ht_13297wt_909

yup. WW2 piece. and so was the barung with a non original scabbard in the same lot:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=190248834548

as far as why it's so expensive; maybe it was a missing piece in that person's collection, or just what rick said, lol

Andrew · 12th September 2008, 05:34 AM

As always, the seller's photographs are ridiculously good. Frankly, I've never seen better. Only inexperience would prevent a buyer from making an informed decision.

Battara · 12th September 2008, 06:09 AM

It's the ivory?

Bill M · 12th September 2008, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

The only 19 in that piece is post 1950 .

Certainly not 19thC.

Re price ; see P.T. Barnum .

Yup. Barnum. We know the quote

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

It's the ivory?

I wonder why the seller calls it "bone?" Is CITES clamping down again? Though this seller is USA, could he be CYA for possible export?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariel

OK, guys, please teach me: why is it "exceptional", .......

The pictures are exceptional, but it ends there.

Rick · 12th September 2008, 03:11 PM

One can always count on this Seller for great photography .

David · 12th September 2008, 04:22 PM

Um...did anyone notice that the reserve was not met so the only sucker in this case is the seller as he still owns this wonderful "19th century" sword.

Rick · 12th September 2008, 05:12 PM

If that's the case then someone got lucky .......

12th September 2008, 01:37 AM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Moro Kris OK, guys, please teach me: why is it "exceptional", why "19 cen", why so expensive? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ht_13297wt_909

12th September 2008, 03:46 AM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,343	The only 19 in that piece is post 1950 . Certainly not 19thC. Re price ; see P.T. Barnum .

12th September 2008, 03:48 AM	#3
Bill Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago area Posts: 327	Very nice sword. I don't agree with the dating. More like 1940-60. I could see someone bidding over $300 for it but not much more. Guess it appealed to at least a couple of people.

12th September 2008, 05:34 AM	#5
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	As always, the seller's photographs are ridiculously good. Frankly, I've never seen better. Only inexperience would prevent a buyer from making an informed decision.

12th September 2008, 06:09 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,299	It's the ivory?

12th September 2008, 03:11 PM	#8
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,343	One can always count on this Seller for great photography .

12th September 2008, 04:22 PM	#9
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,222	Um...did anyone notice that the reserve was not met so the only sucker in this case is the seller as he still owns this wonderful "19th century" sword.

12th September 2008, 05:12 PM	#10
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,343	If that's the case then someone got lucky .......