Ethnographic Arms & Armour
  

Go Back   Ethnographic Arms & Armour > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
FAQ Calendar Today's Posts Search

Page 4 of 20 « First 23 4 5614 Last »
Showing results 76 to 100 of 500
Search took 0.03 seconds; generated 95 minute(s) ago. Search: Posts Made By: Gavin Nugent
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2023, 06:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 126,627
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Nice Kampilan SanibelSwassa. Who was/is DavidS? ...

Nice Kampilan SanibelSwassa. Who was/is DavidS?

An interesting question arises as I type my response. Are Kampilan like fish?
1 is a Kampilan, is 2, 3, 4 or more, also Kampilan.

The one you...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st December 2023, 03:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 126,627
Posted By Gavin Nugent
I got looking at this again today Kino. I...

I got looking at this again today Kino.

I enlarged the photo. Some interesting features that align with your thoughts, not silver but interesting.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st December 2023, 02:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 40,312
Posted By Gavin Nugent
A nice looker that was a give away price. ...

A nice looker that was a give away price.

Certainly human hair to my eye too. I like the beads within the hair, a nice touch.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 15th December 2023, 02:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 71,076
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Quite possible to be antler.

Quite possible to be antler.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 14th December 2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 71,076
Posted By Gavin Nugent
A nice old letter opener by the looks... it isn't...

A nice old letter opener by the looks... it isn't going to cut much else, it would be lucky to pull the skin of custard.

The pieces are artistically and culturally correct, but I can't help but...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th December 2023, 09:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 32,007
Posted By Gavin Nugent
It is an absolute stunner isn't it! It is the...

It is an absolute stunner isn't it! It is the type of forging that would have me pondering that the maker was well versed in his art and likely made Kris given the point you make.

There has been...
Forum: Swap Forum 11th December 2023, 10:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 8,637
Posted By Gavin Nugent
www.swordsantiqueweapons.com

Hello fellow collectors.

Please know, I have a few things to get through that are currently on the photo table and many more swords and antique weapons in storage.

If you see anything...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th December 2023, 09:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 126,627
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Robust discussion! Following Kino's lead, I...

Robust discussion!

Following Kino's lead, I went off looking for the similar scabbard that has me intrigued. I could not locate one similar within the pages.

The only other ones I recall, one...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th December 2023, 06:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 101,995
Posted By Gavin Nugent
There is some interesting history at face value. ...

There is some interesting history at face value.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chile%E2%80%93Philippines_relations
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th December 2023, 04:18 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 101,995
Posted By Gavin Nugent
I'm intrigued how far and wide Spanish colonial...

I'm intrigued how far and wide Spanish colonial influences spread across various occupied countries and form followed, how it followed along timelines I am unsure though.

This one you have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th December 2023, 12:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 126,627
Posted By Gavin Nugent
What part of the horse do you take the hair from?...

What part of the horse do you take the hair from? Mane I am guessing as tail is too coarse.

I've seen a decent variety of Kampilan scabbards over the years. I don't however recall one of this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st December 2023, 04:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 126,627
Posted By Gavin Nugent
That's a very beautiful high quality and very...

That's a very beautiful high quality and very clean example Kino.

What is your opinion on restoration of the hair and plugs within the pommel?
I've pondered it a lot over the years, just never...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th November 2023, 10:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 126,627
Posted By Gavin Nugent
It took me a while to see a silver pin... it...

It took me a while to see a silver pin... it might be, but I feel it is camera angles and a hole.

The best I can do with simple editing skills to merge the images.

The left side shows nothing...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th November 2023, 12:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 126,627
Posted By Gavin Nugent
I see potential for this in the delamination of...

I see potential for this in the delamination of the guard... what are the tell tale signs of the rest of it being horn? Hard to tell from the photos... did you happen to get other photos?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th November 2023, 11:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 126,627
Posted By Gavin Nugent
It is a quandary Rick. Whilst not being...

It is a quandary Rick.

Whilst not being present in the day and knowing the exact historical context, it is hard to say if they were either made with the holes by the carver for the option of the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th November 2023, 09:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 29,656
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Certainly looks that way, ground of forged...

Certainly looks that way, ground of forged...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th November 2023, 09:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 86,811
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Indeed, they were best of the carvers... I've...

Indeed, they were best of the carvers... I've bounced this question off a few of our learned community... there are other Barong and Kris hulu with similar motifs in the BM too, I believe at least...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th November 2023, 08:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 126,627
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Potentially... could be parallax error? Wouldn't...

Potentially... could be parallax error? Wouldn't you, if you went to the trouble of taking the hilt off, leave it of to fit in a bag or regulation sized crate.

With consideration to some I have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2023, 07:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 86,811
Posted By Gavin Nugent
No Ian, the collection is noted in the thread......

No Ian, the collection is noted in the thread... Raffles.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2023, 07:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 29,656
Posted By Gavin Nugent
A couple of examples from my collection Rick, the...

A couple of examples from my collection Rick, the one to the right is of the type shown by Tanaruz.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th November 2023, 10:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 86,811
Posted By Gavin Nugent
I've made a quick word search and I've not seen...

I've made a quick word search and I've not seen this example below bought to these pages, so I've added it to this thread being the first one of a few within the forum that I found.... Sir Stamford...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st November 2023, 01:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 20,879
Posted By Gavin Nugent
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpost.php?p=28619...

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpost.php?p=286190&postcount=25

Thanks Alan.

Regarding dhapur, Pasopati.

I understand a lot is in a name, and it is these visual features of the keris that...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st November 2023, 12:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 54,156
Posted By Gavin Nugent
#20 Alan.

#20 Alan.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st November 2023, 03:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 41,208
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Late to the party! An absolute stunner! Every...

Late to the party!
An absolute stunner! Every facet is gorgeous!
Congratulations on targeting a unique piece of history.
Much simpler carving below.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st November 2023, 03:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 54,156
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Thanks Alan. It was this link. ...

Thanks Alan.

It was this link.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=28924
Showing results 76 to 100 of 500
Page 4 of 20 « First 23 4 5614 Last »

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT +1. The time now is 07:59 AM.

Contact Us - Registration & Forum Rules - Privacy Statement - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2026, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Posts are regarded as being copyrighted by their authors and the act of posting material is deemed to be a granting of an irrevocable nonexclusive license for display here.