Gunong

David · 22nd July 2022, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Stock removal like this started in tunings in the 1920s I think, but I agree with Ian that this is probably post 1940s. It became very popular by the 1930s as the demand for laminated steel dropped.

Also from that point on metals like nickel/copper alloys (also known as "German Silver") and aluminum became more common place as time went on to replace silver and even silver plate.

That dating seems generous José. With pointy luks like that this seems more likely to be at least post 1960s.
I agree with others that this seems to be fairly well made. It is most probably mono steel rather than laminated. Ian is probably correct that the white metal is white brass, but i would think that coin silver is unlikely. It could be German silver, which we all probably know actually has no silver content at all. Sorry you had a bidding war on this piece. Hope you weren't forced to pay too high a price for it. I like a nice old gunong, but like others, these modern pieces are not my cup of tea either, though it is not an unattractive piece.

GIO · 24th July 2022, 02:24 PM

Thanks David. I agree with your comments.

milandro · 11th August 2022, 09:39 AM

I have seen one of these Gunongs recently appear in the NL where they are very rare , unlike Indonesian-Malay keris which are plentiful due to the colonial history. Surprisingly I see it still on offer.

The reason why someone may fall in love with any object are really any and in the end the only person you have tom convince is yourself. Enjoy it!

GIO · 21st August 2022, 02:20 PM

... after cleaning

Ian · 21st August 2022, 10:54 PM

Hi GIO,

Nice cleaning job. It looks much better, and the quality of workmanship is good. Nice example of a modern gunong.

21st August 2022, 02:20 PM	#4
GIO Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 329	... after cleaning Attached Images

24th July 2022, 02:24 PM	#2
GIO Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 329	Thanks David. I agree with your comments.

11th August 2022, 09:39 AM	#3
milandro Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Netherlands Posts: 492	I have seen one of these Gunongs recently appear in the NL where they are very rare , unlike Indonesian-Malay keris which are plentiful due to the colonial history. Surprisingly I see it still on offer. The reason why someone may fall in love with any object are really any and in the end the only person you have tom convince is yourself. Enjoy it!

21st August 2022, 10:54 PM	#5
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,398	Hi GIO, Nice cleaning job. It looks much better, and the quality of workmanship is good. Nice example of a modern gunong.