Kukri with ivory hilt

kino · 14th June 2009, 11:43 PM

Kukri, another arena I know nothing about. I picked it up just recently. I really like the shaped of the hilt and being carved from ivory, was the kicker.
It's on the smaller side, I think. Measures 16 inches, with the blade being 12 inches.

Is it Indian, Nepali????? Age? Comments?

Rick · 14th June 2009, 11:53 PM

Kino ,
Did you post the correct measurements ??

Any ideas on the representaion of the carving ?
Very, very interesting hilt !!

kino · 15th June 2009, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Kino ,
Did you post the correct measurements ??

Any ideas on the representaion of the carving ?
Very, very interesting hilt !!

opps, (corrected),blade length is 12" thanks for catching that.
I have no idea what the hilt represents, perhaps someone knows and will post something.

Rick · 15th June 2009, 12:48 AM

It sure does look like Ivory; but what is that material in the center of the sunburst/flower near the brass bolster ?

It looks kind of volcanic .....

Calling all Kuksters !!

Battara · 15th June 2009, 01:37 AM

It looks like cement in the middle of a vein hole.

Rick · 15th June 2009, 02:06 AM

But what about all the pores and pockmarks there ?

Wouldn't filler finish off smooth ?

Battara · 15th June 2009, 02:21 AM

Some older cements didn't and it depends on the cement.

BBJW · 15th June 2009, 04:48 AM

My guess is N. Indian mid-early 20th century. Phallic (?) grip added later perhaps as well as the brass blade decoration.

bbjw

kino · 17th June 2009, 03:13 AM

Thanks for the information. It's very much appreciated.

spiral · 17th June 2009, 01:49 PM

Kino, BBJW pegged it.

Its an early to mid 20th century decorative blade, allied at a later date to a walkingstick handle of similar era. The filled hole was wear the cane was fitted into the handle.

Spiral

14th June 2009, 11:43 PM	#1
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 975	Kukri with ivory hilt Kukri, another arena I know nothing about. I picked it up just recently. I really like the shaped of the hilt and being carved from ivory, was the kicker. It's on the smaller side, I think. Measures 16 inches, with the blade being 12 inches. Is it Indian, Nepali????? Age? Comments? Attached Images Last edited by kino; 15th June 2009 at 12:06 AM.

15th June 2009, 02:06 AM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,262	Hmmmmm But what about all the pores and pockmarks there ? Wouldn't filler finish off smooth ?

14th June 2009, 11:53 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,262	Kino , Did you post the correct measurements ?? Any ideas on the representaion of the carving ? Very, very interesting hilt !!

15th June 2009, 12:48 AM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,262	It sure does look like Ivory; but what is that material in the center of the sunburst/flower near the brass bolster ? It looks kind of volcanic ..... Calling all Kuksters !!

15th June 2009, 01:37 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	It looks like cement in the middle of a vein hole.

15th June 2009, 02:21 AM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	Some older cements didn't and it depends on the cement.

15th June 2009, 04:48 AM	#8
BBJW Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho, USA Posts: 225	My guess is N. Indian mid-early 20th century. Phallic (?) grip added later perhaps as well as the brass blade decoration. bbjw

17th June 2009, 03:13 AM	#9
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 975	Thanks for the information. It's very much appreciated.

17th June 2009, 01:49 PM	#10
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Kino, BBJW pegged it. Its an early to mid 20th century decorative blade, allied at a later date to a walkingstick handle of similar era. The filled hole was wear the cane was fitted into the handle. Spiral