TUMBUK LADA IDENTIFICATION/INFORMATION
 

I bought this knife at an auction in Scotland about 12 years ago, recently (though this web site) discovered that it may be a Tumbuk Lada. Can anyone provide any other information (guesses are ok with me) on where/when?

I have larger pictures (more detail) but could not upload, if you would like to see them just ask.

Thanks
Steve

Additional Pictures
 

More pictures that may help identification

What I can tell you is the "silver" looking mounts appear to be acutally white metal, also known as "german silver" or "nickel silver".

Thank you
 

By silver looking mounts are you refering to the scabbard? Sorry if I don't seem to know anything....it is because I don't and bought the knife because I liked it as opposed to any knowledge.

Hi Steve,

That's a nice one for a starter.

Tumbok Lada. It comes from Sumatra. That's the where. When? If I look at the whole piece, I would say it has some age. I guess pre 1900.

Thanks
 

Henk, thanks for the info, I would never have thought it was that old!

Steve

Steve,

Your's a Tumbuk Lada all right... I agree with Henk's opinion... ;)
A nice unique piece...

Similar to this one... [ click here ] which was bought by Lew.
Refer to this thread [ click here ]... for an earlier discussion... :)

Thanks
 

I would like to thank everyone for the information on my knife that until 2 weeks ago I didn't know anything about.

Any ideas on value?

Thanks Again
Steve

Ding Dong... you have PM. ;)

Though i suspect that this may have been the topic of Alam Shah's PM to you i will still point out publically that it is against forum policy to assess value on the objects we post. I trust Alam Shah may have given you a good ballpark estimate in his PM though. ;) :)

Sorry
 

Begging forgiveness, I missed that part of the rules of engagment and violate forum policy, please dis-regard.

Steve

I'm convinced your appologies are accepted.