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7th August 2016, 02:31 AM
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Hello Detlef, This dagger is a real beauty and will make a wonderful new addition for your ever growing collection. I must say that the blade definitely looks to be of laminated construction to me as well. Having this much Spanish influence showing in its styling and overall appearance (especially the way the hilt is constructed of stacked horn sections with metal spacers) I will agree with Ian on a Central Luzon origin for this piece. As Manila was under Spanish control for over 400 years their influence would most likely show more heavily in an item like this than it might in other areas of Luzon. JMHO My congratulation to you on yet another great score.
Best, Robert |
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7th August 2016, 01:41 PM
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Hello Robert,
thank you very much for your educated comment which makes a lot of sense. It seems that we all agree that this piece shows a lot of Spanish influence. Best regards, Detlef |
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4th October 2016, 10:08 PM
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After the dagger has arrived at its destination was found that the tang was bend a little and some horn sections was cracked. Robert has opened the riveted tang, closed the cracks and straighten the tang. Here some pictures.
Last edited by Sajen; 5th October 2016 at 03:14 AM. Reason: spelling |
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4th October 2016, 11:51 PM
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Nice work!
Detlev, would you show close ups of the blade please? |
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5th October 2016, 12:38 AM
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Hello Jose,
I can't!  The dagger is still by Robert but he told me that someone has overpolished the blade after the pictures from the seller were taken.  Maybe Robert will take some pictures the next few days. It seems that I will have still some work with it when I have it in my hands. Best regards, Detlef |
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5th October 2016, 03:16 AM
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As long as the weather holds I should be able to send you a few new photos of the entire dagger tomorrow.
Best, Robert |
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5th October 2016, 03:36 AM
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Thank you!
  Best regards, Detlef |
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20th October 2016, 05:01 PM
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Quote:
BTW, Robert hasn't polished the blade, funnily it arrives like this. I think a little bit overpolished. Last edited by Sajen; 20th October 2016 at 05:09 PM. Reason: Add information |
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