Mystery Sword 154

Bill M · 26th September 2006, 11:52 PM

Ok, I guess this has a Batak origin. Got it at auction in Boston a year or so along with Mystery Sword 153.

26" OAL

Did a little polishing on this one. Picked up some glare from my lights, it is not as overpolished as it looks here. Now where did I put that Liver of Sulphur???

Comments?

VVV · 27th September 2006, 12:10 AM

Sumatran Pedang.
Interesting, I have never seen one with a scabbard like that before.
Maybe we all should start going to the auctions in Boston?

Michael

Battara · 27th September 2006, 01:42 AM

Very nice Bill. Never seen one with pierced bone inserts.

Bill M · 27th September 2006, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VVV

Sumatran Pedang.
Interesting, I have never seen one with a scabbard like that before.
Maybe we all should start going to the auctions in Boston?

Michael

Right again Michael!

and Thanks, Jose. I like it also.

CharlesS · 27th September 2006, 01:41 PM

A nice Sumatran parang, but I don't think it's Batak.

Is the patination of the scabbard consistent with the hilt??

There is a market for remade scabbards(new wood with original or new fittings) in Sumatra to complete old swords. I am seeing this especially as add-ons to nice old sekins. Knowing where this parang came from I think that may very well be what you have here, an older sword with later scabbard, or at least the wood and bone is later. Still, tastefully done, and far better than a 'nakeeed' blade!

Nice piece!

Bill M · 27th September 2006, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlesS

A nice Sumatran parang, but I don't think it's Batak.

Is the patination of the scabbard consistent with the hilt??

There is a market for remade scabbards(new wood with original or new fittings) in Sumatra to complete old swords. I am seeing this especially as add-ons to nice old sekins. Knowing where this parang came from I think that may very well be what you have here, an older sword with later scabbard, or at least the wood and bone is later. Still, tastefully done, and far better than a 'nakeeed' blade!

Nice piece!

Yeah, I got to get off this "Batak" idea. Sumatran from Palembang.

I also think that you are right on about the scabbard and fittings are later. It looks to me that the hilt silver is better made than the scabbard silver. Better craftsmanship.

The patina was pretty much the same all over, however, when I began cleaining.

26th September 2006, 11:52 PM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Mystery Sword 154 Ok, I guess this has a Batak origin. Got it at auction in Boston a year or so along with Mystery Sword 153. 26" OAL Did a little polishing on this one. Picked up some glare from my lights, it is not as overpolished as it looks here. Now where did I put that Liver of Sulphur??? Comments? Attached Images

27th September 2006, 01:41 PM	#5
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	A nice Sumatran parang, but I don't think it's Batak. Is the patination of the scabbard consistent with the hilt?? There is a market for remade scabbards(new wood with original or new fittings) in Sumatra to complete old swords. I am seeing this especially as add-ons to nice old sekins. Knowing where this parang came from I think that may very well be what you have here, an older sword with later scabbard, or at least the wood and bone is later. Still, tastefully done, and far better than a 'nakeeed' blade! Nice piece! Last edited by CharlesS; 27th September 2006 at 01:48 PM. Reason: spelling

27th September 2006, 12:10 AM	#2
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Sumatran Pedang. Interesting, I have never seen one with a scabbard like that before. Maybe we all should start going to the auctions in Boston? Michael

27th September 2006, 01:42 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Very nice Bill. Never seen one with pierced bone inserts.