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7th October 2017, 09:41 AM
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After long time I was able to add a "new" member to the family, sadly without scabbard but an early and somewhat unusual piece with 13 luk and a brass inlay on the blade, will post better pictures when I have it in my hands, here the seller pictures. The dagger is 26 cm long (10.24").
Last edited by Sajen; 7th October 2017 at 10:08 AM. Reason: Add length |
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8th October 2017, 12:53 AM
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What a beautiful and what looks to be late 19th century example that you have been fortunate enough to add to your ever growing collection of gunongs. I cannot tell for sure from the photos so I ask, can tell me is the brass medial ridge is brazed to the surface of the blade or is it as I believe and is actually inlaid into it? Either way it makes for a most interesting as well as very unusual piece. My congratulations for your good fortune in acquiring this piece.
Best, Robert |
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8th October 2017, 02:11 AM
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Hello Robert,
the seller stated that it is an inlay on both sides but I will know it for sure when I have received it. And thank you for confirming my age guess and your kind words!  Best regards, Detlef |
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8th October 2017, 03:23 AM
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I believe that what the seller has told you is correct. I just notice that in one of the photos you have posted that there is a section where it looks as though there might be a little separation of the two metals. This is something that is more indicative of this being an inlay than of a weld releasing. I have attached the photo below that shows this area a bit better, but we will only know for sure after it has arrived and you have had a chance to inspect it more closely.
Best, Robert |
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8th October 2017, 04:20 AM
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Stunning example Detlef, congratulations!
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8th October 2017, 08:37 AM
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Regards, Detlef |
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8th October 2017, 05:44 PM
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Wow!
Absolutely stunning. Would the Brass inlay have talismanic properties here? Or is this likely just decorative? Thanks, Leif |
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8th October 2017, 08:36 AM
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Regards, Detlef |
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