Mandau, it's not! What is it??

Ian · 11th May 2019, 06:33 AM

Hi Detlef:

Very interesting presentation of this sword type and yours adds some slight variations from the others but definitely in the same family. What nationality are the coins?

Regards,

Ian

Sajen · 11th May 2019, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian

Very interesting presentation of this sword type and yours adds some slight variations from the others but definitely in the same family. What nationality are the coins?

Hi Ian,

I don't know from which nationality the coins, I don't have it in my my hands now and the seller don't stated something more as: “GOOD ORNATE WOODEN SCABBARD WITH DUTCH COIN INLAY DATED 1930- SOME COINS ARE MISSING, APPEARS TO BE MISSING PART OF THE HANDLE, THE EDGE OF THE BLADE HAS BEEN MISTREATED, SMALLER BLADE AT BOTTOM IS FIXED BUT LOOSE AND RATTLES” but soon as it arrives at it's destination I will be able to tell more. I guess that this are West Indie coins.

Regards,
Detlef

A. G. Maisey · 11th May 2019, 11:46 PM

Cricket anyone?

Sajen · 12th May 2019, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Cricket anyone?

???

What you mean Alan?

Henk · 12th May 2019, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

???

What you mean Alan?

Google for cricket and look at the pictures Sajen. Than you know what Alan means.

Alan, In The Netherlands and Germany cricket isn't a well known sport.

Sajen · 13th May 2019, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Henk

Google for cricket and look at the pictures Sajen. Than you know what Alan means.

Hello Henk,

Alan may refer to the oblong scabbards from this shown Isaw swords!

I've googled before already.

Regards,
Detlef

asomotif · 13th May 2019, 11:17 PM

Good evening,

I found another example. But with much older coins….

http://www.bigyellowbird.nl/super-rare-sword/

This collector is also searching for more info on this "super rare sword".

The handle has the super brown and warm patina that should start anyones suspicion.
The odd side knife shows clear hacksaw marks.

One question ?
Why are we paying any attention to coins that are glued on a scabbard ?
I can add some roman coins to a scabbard. would that suggest early roman influence on Borneo ?
Sorry, get realistic. coins are nice, but in a lot of cases are used to fool you.

Best regards,
Willem

11th May 2019, 06:33 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,399	Hi Detlef: Very interesting presentation of this sword type and yours adds some slight variations from the others but definitely in the same family. What nationality are the coins? Regards, Ian

11th May 2019, 11:46 PM	#3
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,015	Cricket anyone?

13th May 2019, 11:17 PM	#7
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,235	Good evening, I found another example. But with much older coins…. http://www.bigyellowbird.nl/super-rare-sword/ This collector is also searching for more info on this "super rare sword". The handle has the super brown and warm patina that should start anyones suspicion. The odd side knife shows clear hacksaw marks. One question ? Why are we paying any attention to coins that are glued on a scabbard ? I can add some roman coins to a scabbard. would that suggest early roman influence on Borneo ? Sorry, get realistic. coins are nice, but in a lot of cases are used to fool you. Best regards, Willem