Filippine kris moro?

nechesh · 27th July 2006, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by LOUIEBLADES

Yes a nice unique kris but I think the bidders got a bit carried away.

Lew

I agree. Unless that inlay turns out to be gold (and even then), that's far too much money for a kris like this in that condition and without a sheath. I truly hate seeing the market driven up so high like this.

Bill · 27th July 2006, 10:44 AM

Nice sword. I would guess it's 19C Maguindanao. Not sure if the new owner is going to etch it, but I would not be surprised if it came out with a marble pattern.

rasdan · 27th July 2006, 03:20 PM

Hi,

I think that is one really nice keris. The inlay is simply marvellous!! Prices are subjective for sure.

Congrats on a very nice keris.

Bill M · 27th July 2006, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rasdan

Hi,

I think that is one really nice keris. The inlay is simply marvellous!! Prices are subjective for sure.

Congrats on a very nice keris.

Thanks! Best inlay I have ever seen. Will get better pictures when it arrives. I am not planning to etch the blade. I will only oil it. Not many are untouched, I like this one that way.

Lew · 27th July 2006, 07:11 PM

Bill

I find it odd that the bidder who put in that big bid only has a few winning auctions and none of them are for antique swords.

Lew

Rick · 27th July 2006, 10:17 PM

Yeh Lew , that is very suspicious ; especially when one reads the Seller's text regarding the sword's estimated worth ($1,000.00 ) .

Still , it is surely a purty sword .
Bill, are you planning any hilt restoration ?

Bill M · 28th July 2006, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Bill, are you planning any hilt restoration ?

If this is as untouched as I hope it is, I will probably work on preservation only and no restoration. Myabe a light clean and vinegar on the blade. Maybe.

I asked the seller to give my email to S*O*B* and see if he wants to network and or trade/sell blades, but no reponse.

Ebay won't let me email him because we are not in a "financial transaction." (Through eBay)

I am going on the supposition that he is not a shill bidder and maybe someone who also buys quality blades. The seller told me that several "experts" had looked at the blade before he listed it. Possible that SOB was one of these people.

He may be someone I can network with. Would like his contact info if you can get it

Best,
Bill

nechesh · 27th July 2006, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LOUIEBLADES

Bill

I find it odd that the bidder who put in that big bid only has a few winning auctions and none of them are for antique swords.

Lew

That's funny Lew, i checked his other auctions too and had a similar thought.... hhmmm.....

Bill M · 27th July 2006, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nechesh

That's funny Lew, i checked his other auctions too and had a similar thought.... hhmmm.....

Have had several good emails with the seller and he seems like a straight-up guy and relative newbie to eBay.

I also told the seller that I would not be bidding high, so he had no reason to even try a shill.

Bottom line is that I think the seller is an ethical guy who would not bring in a shill bidder.

mross · 28th July 2006, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Marsh

Thanks! Best inlay I have ever seen. Will get better pictures when it arrives. I am not planning to etch the blade. I will only oil it. Not many are untouched, I like this one that way.

Bill,
Nice sword.
Is there something significant about inlays? Such as does it signify a class the sword was made for? (I am guessing only the higher ups could afford inlays).
Can they be identified to a region or perhaps a smith? Just curious, and am trying to add to my body of knowledge. Or are inlays just a matter of personel preference?

Willie W. · 29th July 2006, 11:50 PM

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Bill,
Nice sword.
Is there something significant about inlays? Such as does it signify a class the sword was made for?

yes.

Andrew · 30th July 2006, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Willie W.

yes.

Welcome to the forum, Willie. Any chance you'd expand on this?

27th July 2006, 10:44 AM	#2
Bill Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago area Posts: 327	Nice sword. I would guess it's 19C Maguindanao. Not sure if the new owner is going to etch it, but I would not be surprised if it came out with a marble pattern.

27th July 2006, 03:20 PM	#3
rasdan Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 367	Hi, I think that is one really nice keris. The inlay is simply marvellous!! Prices are subjective for sure. Congrats on a very nice keris.

27th July 2006, 07:11 PM	#5
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Bill I find it odd that the bidder who put in that big bid only has a few winning auctions and none of them are for antique swords. Lew

27th July 2006, 10:17 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,268	Yeh Lew , that is very suspicious ; especially when one reads the Seller's text regarding the sword's estimated worth ($1,000.00 ) . Still , it is surely a purty sword . Bill, are you planning any hilt restoration ?