Two kris

Robert · 15th April 2012, 04:29 PM

Hello Detlef, Very nice kris you have there. I will be very interested is seeing them again after Jose works his magic on them. Having the seller offer you the second was a real stroke of luck. My congratulation to you on these new additions. Maybe Jose will be able to supply you with progress picture to post as he works on them.

Robert

Sajen · 15th April 2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

Maybe Jose will be able to supply you with progress picture to post as he works on them.

Robert

Thank you Robert! Hope this as well. Would be nice to see how they come to old glory again!

Regards,

Detlef

Indianajones · 16th April 2012, 12:02 PM

Hi Sajen,
nicely picked up!! I think the corrosion is just lying on top of the metal. Dont think you have to woory about that. On the contrary the metal bands on the second kris on the grip will give you (us too?

)a nice surpise! Possibly a silver alloy (hopefully).
The scabbards will also be restored? Ai that will be a more serious 'job'.
Also; seen the two iron nailstubs on top of the second kris grip there may have been a rounded (ivory??) top attached originally.
Whats the age of these; around 1900? slightly after?

Congrats!

Sajen · 16th April 2012, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Indianajones

Hi Sajen,
nicely picked up!! I think the corrosion is just lying on top of the metal. Dont think you have to woory about that. On the contrary the metal bands on the second kris on the grip will give you (us too?

)a nice surpise! Possibly a silver alloy (hopefully).
The scabbards will also be restored? Ai that will be a more serious 'job'.
Also; seen the two iron nailstubs on top of the second kris grip there may have been a rounded (ivory??) top attached originally.
Whats the age of these; around 1900? slightly after?

Congrats!

Thank you Wouter,

think that the metal bands from the second kris are from silver or silver plated, when Jose received it he will tell us. Have as well recognized the two nail pins on the top of the handle, don't know what have been there.

The sheaths will be maybe a later project, not for the moment.

About the age I am unsure, the soldier bring them with after the Spanish American War which was 1898, so they are from end of the 19th century when this story is true.

Regards,

Detlef

Indianajones · 16th April 2012, 09:01 PM

Also; did you see the strange square hole in the scabbard of the 2nd kris!?!?
Wonder why that is there? It seems to have patine in the inneredges. (I am not an expert on these Southern krisses)

Amuk Murugul · 17th April 2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Indianajones

Also; did you see the strange square hole in the scabbard of the 2nd kris!?!?
Wonder why that is there? It seems to have patine in the inneredges. (I am not an expert on these Southern krisses)

..... hole for belt-clasp/hanger insert.

BTW ..... Both items appear to be of last quarter of 19thC manufacture.

Best,

Sajen · 17th April 2012, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Amuk Murugul

..... hole for belt-clasp/hanger insert.

Best,

Good possible!

Regards,

Detlef

15th April 2012, 04:29 PM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Detlef, Very nice kris you have there. I will be very interested is seeing them again after Jose works his magic on them. Having the seller offer you the second was a real stroke of luck. My congratulation to you on these new additions. Maybe Jose will be able to supply you with progress picture to post as he works on them. Robert

16th April 2012, 12:02 PM	#3
Indianajones Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 180	Hi Sajen, nicely picked up!! I think the corrosion is just lying on top of the metal. Dont think you have to woory about that. On the contrary the metal bands on the second kris on the grip will give you (us too? )a nice surpise! Possibly a silver alloy (hopefully). The scabbards will also be restored? Ai that will be a more serious 'job'. Also; seen the two iron nailstubs on top of the second kris grip there may have been a rounded (ivory??) top attached originally. Whats the age of these; around 1900? slightly after? Congrats!

16th April 2012, 09:01 PM	#5
Indianajones Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 180	Also; did you see the strange square hole in the scabbard of the 2nd kris!?!? Wonder why that is there? It seems to have patine in the inneredges. (I am not an expert on these Southern krisses)