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6th May 2012, 04:55 PM
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Location: Germany, Dortmund
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Hello Lew,
was watching this also, nice piece, congrats!  Regards, Detlef |
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6th May 2012, 07:44 PM
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EAAF Staff
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Not sure it's really old because of the width of the blade near the hilt. and the way the "clip" is made, etc.
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6th May 2012, 09:19 PM
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Keris forum moderator
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Location: Nova Scotia
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Nice gunong, but i suspect it is much more contemporary than you think it is.
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6th May 2012, 10:18 PM
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Hello Lew,
have you asked the seller about the age? I am nearly sure that you will get an open answer. Pictures for later reference. Regards, Detlef |
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7th May 2012, 03:57 AM
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As far as I can tell there is enough patina on the wood and the silver work does exhibit a higher quality workmanship. Compared to some of the other examples the seller has had up for auction. This piece could be WW2 vintage
 . Plus with the asking prices of gunongs of late I actually made him an offer for $35 less than his asking price. So if it turns out to be more recent than it will be a lesson learned but at least it won't be too hard to swallow
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