Moro Keris

rasdan · 19th October 2006, 06:10 PM

Hi all,

Attached is a picture of a keris recently sold in ebay. Unfortunately i had lost its item number, but i'm sure that you guys are aware of this keris.

I just would like to take this opportunity to congragulate its current owner on his enthuasism on kerisses. I am totally amused and have a high respect for a person that appreciates kerisses this much. It is a rare spirit. I am a Malay, and i rarely see this kind of enthsiasm even in a Malay. Of course we have less money, but even among the wealthy i rarely see this kind of enthusiasm.

I dont know the winner personally, but to Bill, i hope you enjoy your latest keris.

It is one VERY VERY good keris. I wish you best of luck in restoring the piece.

Rasdan

Battara · 19th October 2006, 08:08 PM

Yes Rasdan, this is a beautiful piece. Wish I had the money for one like it. Hilt is on backwards and needs some work on some of the silver sheeting that has ripped and on the blade some rust removal.

Congratulations Bill.

Flavio · 19th October 2006, 08:14 PM

Hi Rasdan, or maybe Bill since you are the new lucky owner

, is the pommel horn or wood? Congrats Bill (another one

)

Bill M · 29th October 2006, 01:47 PM

Flavio, the pommel is silver. So tarnished that it looks like horn or wood!

A little background on the seller. He is a Philippine butterfly knife collector. He was at a show with a table set-up when an old guy pushing a shopping cart with this sword (and all the others the seller has sold on eBay) rolled up to his table.

The original owner had all these swords just dumped into the cart. No protection at all.

He told the eBay seller that he had "traded cigarettes" for these during WWII and he considered them no more than decorator wall hangers.

Neither the dealer, nor the original owner had any idea about the value of these kris and barongs.

They made a deal for a small (undisclosed) amount of money and he was about to dump the cart in front of the dealer's booth

(so he could keep his shopping cart) when the dealer ran around and took them individually out of the cart.

The seller is still amazed that the pieces sold for so much. He is, of course, looking for more pieces.

Flavio · 29th October 2006, 02:32 PM

Hi BIll, a butterfly collector cool

bzzzzzz,sorry is the wine and grappa that talk......

Battara · 29th October 2006, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Marsh

He told the eBay seller that he had "traded cigarettes" for these during WWII and he considered them no more than decorator wall hangers.

Ian · 30th October 2006, 06:16 PM

Bill:

A lovely example of a higher end kris with the extravagant, junggayan type of hilt (even if someone has mounted the hilt backwards

).

You certainly have a knack for finding these. Congratulations!

Ian.

panday · 26th November 2006, 04:57 PM

after a few hand sanding and polishing.....

panday · 26th November 2006, 05:10 PM

add photos....

Bill M · 26th November 2006, 08:02 PM

WOW! Nice job Panday!

You can tell this was done with love and respect!

You are the MAN! (Bunso)

Rick · 26th November 2006, 08:19 PM

That Junggayan is a work of art; what flawless construction!
This is not a cast pommel is it ?

Can you get some daylight pictures of this sword Bill?

(edit)

Wait,
Panday, you did the restoration?
Nice!

Battara · 26th November 2006, 08:43 PM

Very impressive! Thank you for reversing the hilt - it was driving me crazy!

19th October 2006, 06:10 PM	#1
rasdan Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 367	Moro Keris Hi all, Attached is a picture of a keris recently sold in ebay. Unfortunately i had lost its item number, but i'm sure that you guys are aware of this keris. I just would like to take this opportunity to congragulate its current owner on his enthuasism on kerisses. I am totally amused and have a high respect for a person that appreciates kerisses this much. It is a rare spirit. I am a Malay, and i rarely see this kind of enthsiasm even in a Malay. Of course we have less money, but even among the wealthy i rarely see this kind of enthusiasm. I dont know the winner personally, but to Bill, i hope you enjoy your latest keris. It is one VERY VERY good keris. I wish you best of luck in restoring the piece. Rasdan Attached Images Last edited by rasdan; 19th October 2006 at 06:23 PM.

29th October 2006, 02:32 PM	#5
Flavio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Italia Posts: 1,243	Hi BIll, a butterfly collector cool bzzzzzz,sorry is the wine and grappa that talk...... Last edited by Flavio; 29th October 2006 at 04:18 PM.

30th October 2006, 06:16 PM	#7
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,035	Lovely example Bill: A lovely example of a higher end kris with the extravagant, junggayan type of hilt (even if someone has mounted the hilt backwards ). You certainly have a knack for finding these. Congratulations! Ian.

26th November 2006, 04:57 PM	#8
panday Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 50	then and now...... after a few hand sanding and polishing..... Attached Images

26th November 2006, 05:10 PM	#9
panday Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 50	add photos.... Attached Images

19th October 2006, 08:08 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	Yes Rasdan, this is a beautiful piece. Wish I had the money for one like it. Hilt is on backwards and needs some work on some of the silver sheeting that has ripped and on the blade some rust removal. Congratulations Bill.

19th October 2006, 08:14 PM	#3
Flavio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Italia Posts: 1,243	Hi Rasdan, or maybe Bill since you are the new lucky owner , is the pommel horn or wood? Congrats Bill (another one )

29th October 2006, 01:47 PM	#4
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Flavio, the pommel is silver. So tarnished that it looks like horn or wood! A little background on the seller. He is a Philippine butterfly knife collector. He was at a show with a table set-up when an old guy pushing a shopping cart with this sword (and all the others the seller has sold on eBay) rolled up to his table. The original owner had all these swords just dumped into the cart. No protection at all. He told the eBay seller that he had "traded cigarettes" for these during WWII and he considered them no more than decorator wall hangers. Neither the dealer, nor the original owner had any idea about the value of these kris and barongs. They made a deal for a small (undisclosed) amount of money and he was about to dump the cart in front of the dealer's booth (so he could keep his shopping cart) when the dealer ran around and took them individually out of the cart. The seller is still amazed that the pieces sold for so much. He is, of course, looking for more pieces.

26th November 2006, 08:02 PM	#10
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	WOW! Nice job Panday! You can tell this was done with love and respect! You are the MAN! (Bunso)

26th November 2006, 08:19 PM	#11
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,263	That Junggayan is a work of art; what flawless construction! This is not a cast pommel is it ? Can you get some daylight pictures of this sword Bill? (edit) Wait, Panday, you did the restoration? Nice!

26th November 2006, 08:43 PM	#12
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	Very impressive! Thank you for reversing the hilt - it was driving me crazy!