Lulu Celiko (or something else?)

Sajen · 25th October 2016, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russel

Can I conclude from this that these are rather scarce?

Van Zonneveld writes only that they were worn by the groom at weddings.

Hi Russel,

yes, to my knowledge they are very rare. Like said, great catch, don't forget to post better pictures when you have received it. And I don't know not more about them as you but have seen maybe a few more as you.

Best regards,
Detlef

russel · 3rd November 2016, 09:41 AM

Hello all,

Robert has kindly provided some clearer images, and has also confirmed that the handle material is indeed Suassa (14k).

I am still trying to learn more about these knives, and would greatly appreciate any information forum members may have.

Russel

Sajen · 3rd November 2016, 01:19 PM

Very nice!

Battara · 3rd November 2016, 04:23 PM

14k - That's high for suassa!

Good for you! A real beauty!

asomotif · 4th November 2016, 10:33 PM

A lovely piece.
Do you have a picture of the fitting of the blade in the scabbard ?
Indeed unusueal to see this blade type with a rencong scabbard.
But the combi looks quite genuine.

14 Kt gold suassa ? did you have this tested ?
Normally Suasa is 25% gold = less than 8 Kt

Nice find regardless of the Kt :-)

Best regards,
Willem

russel · 4th November 2016, 11:18 PM

Thanks Willem,

Robert tested the handle three times, the result was 14k each time. Convincing enough for me! 😆

The knife is currently in Robert's hands, hopefully he can post additional images.

Cheers, Russel

Battara · 5th November 2016, 06:17 PM

In the US we would call this rose gold due to the higher gold content.

You are right Asomotif in that the usual suassa is around 8k - 9k gold.

That does make this truly unique and of higher quality.

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russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 238	Hello all, Robert has kindly provided some clearer images, and has also confirmed that the handle material is indeed Suassa (14k). I am still trying to learn more about these knives, and would greatly appreciate any information forum members may have. Russel Attached Images Last edited by russel; 4th November 2016 at 12:24 AM.

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3rd November 2016, 01:19 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,788	Very nice!

3rd November 2016, 04:23 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,416	14k - That's high for suassa! Good for you! A real beauty!

4th November 2016, 10:33 PM	#5
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,238	A lovely piece. Do you have a picture of the fitting of the blade in the scabbard ? Indeed unusueal to see this blade type with a rencong scabbard. But the combi looks quite genuine. 14 Kt gold suassa ? did you have this tested ? Normally Suasa is 25% gold = less than 8 Kt Nice find regardless of the Kt :-) Best regards, Willem

4th November 2016, 11:18 PM	#6
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 238	Thanks Willem, Robert tested the handle three times, the result was 14k each time. Convincing enough for me! 😆 The knife is currently in Robert's hands, hopefully he can post additional images. Cheers, Russel

5th November 2016, 06:17 PM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,416	In the US we would call this rose gold due to the higher gold content. You are right Asomotif in that the usual suassa is around 8k - 9k gold. That does make this truly unique and of higher quality.