My second gunong...

russel · 11th May 2014, 10:28 PM

My second gunong arrived safely. While I had my fingers crossed that the hilt would be Tridacna , I am nonetheless pleased that it is ivory. The attached image (in morning sunlight) clearly shows Schreger lines.

I am very pleased with my new addition. More photos to follow when better light permits.

Battara · 12th May 2014, 02:09 AM

Yup. That's elephant ivory........

russel · 12th May 2014, 02:26 AM

More photos as promised. I am curious what others think the central metal band on the scabbard may be made from. It certainly isn't silver. Nickel?

Robert · 12th May 2014, 04:55 AM

Wonderful, now that you have it in hand and there are clear photos I agree totally with Jose that it is indeed elephant ivory. As for the center section of the scabbard, could you show a photo of the seam, is it a hard metal or a very soft one? Could it possibly be made of a tin alloy like pewter?

Best,
Robert

Sajen · 12th May 2014, 08:58 AM

Hello Russel,
very nice gunong! Congats! Agree, clearly elephant ivory.
The middle section of the scabbard could be some sort of german silver.

Regards,
Detlef

Battara · 12th May 2014, 11:40 PM

Could very well be German silver, which is an alloy of nickel and copper. Doesn't oxidize like silver.

russel · 13th May 2014, 01:49 AM

Attached are images of the scabbard showing seams. The central portion doesn't seem to be soldered or brazed, looks more like resin holding it in place. It is quite a hard metal, thin and tinny (almost feels like aluminium). It does have a small amount of greenish corrosion: could this suggest that German Silver?

11th May 2014, 10:28 PM	#1
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	Ivory! My second gunong arrived safely. While I had my fingers crossed that the hilt would be Tridacna , I am nonetheless pleased that it is ivory. The attached image (in morning sunlight) clearly shows Schreger lines. I am very pleased with my new addition. More photos to follow when better light permits. Attached Images Last edited by russel; 11th May 2014 at 10:29 PM. Reason: Spelling error

12th May 2014, 02:26 AM	#3
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	More photos as promised. I am curious what others think the central metal band on the scabbard may be made from. It certainly isn't silver. Nickel? Attached Images

13th May 2014, 01:49 AM	#7
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	Attached are images of the scabbard showing seams. The central portion doesn't seem to be soldered or brazed, looks more like resin holding it in place. It is quite a hard metal, thin and tinny (almost feels like aluminium). It does have a small amount of greenish corrosion: could this suggest that German Silver? Attached Images

12th May 2014, 02:09 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	Yup. That's elephant ivory........

12th May 2014, 04:55 AM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Wonderful, now that you have it in hand and there are clear photos I agree totally with Jose that it is indeed elephant ivory. As for the center section of the scabbard, could you show a photo of the seam, is it a hard metal or a very soft one? Could it possibly be made of a tin alloy like pewter? Best, Robert

12th May 2014, 08:58 AM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,272	Hello Russel, very nice gunong! Congats! Agree, clearly elephant ivory. The middle section of the scabbard could be some sort of german silver. Regards, Detlef

12th May 2014, 11:40 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	Could very well be German silver, which is an alloy of nickel and copper. Doesn't oxidize like silver.