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7th December 2006, 10:09 PM
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Never seen one before like this, thank you for sharing.
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11th December 2006, 09:25 PM
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Well the sword arrived today and apparently the previous owner polished all the brass and copper fittings and then applied a coat of polyurethane to keep them from tarnishing. Now I have to figure out how to remove it without causing any damage to the rest of the wood. I have not been able to find any information other than what VVV has already offered. I am hoping that the good people of the forum will help me with further information on this item.
Blade length is 19-1/8" Blade at widest point 1-7/16" Blade at hilt 15/16" Blade thickness at hilt 1/4" Hilt length 5-1/16" Scabbard length 25-1/16" Robert |
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11th December 2006, 11:08 PM
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Robert,
I have only seen one like this before (in Leiden). It looks like the real thing and a very good one too. If you ever get tired of it please let me know  Can't find my source at the moment but it's probably for ceremonial use. In West Sumba, unlike East Sumba, they like to show their wealth more open in public. Michael |
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12th December 2006, 12:56 AM
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12th December 2006, 06:29 PM
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Michael and Jose,
Thank you both very much for your help and opinions on this sword. As it appears that no one else is interested in this would either one of you like to hazard a guess on the age of this item? Thanks again for all your help. Michael, if I decide not to keep this I will let you know. Robert |
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12th December 2006, 07:03 PM
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Thanks Robert,
With 190 views I guess some others were interested in your rare sword? The problem is that it isn't documented in any of the major works. And Sumba is not one of the main destinations to visit when in Indonesia. I don't know what's the situation nowadays but when I was there they had in average 2 foreigners per month visiting, on the whole island. Michael |
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12th December 2006, 07:23 PM
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Hi Robert, as one of the 'watchers' I can say there is interest..... unfortunately, I have no knowledge of this fine piece and I suspect it is the same for many of the others....... |
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12th December 2006, 07:38 PM
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I'm sorry if I have offended anyone. I need to proof read my posts better. I only meant that as of this point that no one else had commented and was just looking for an idea on age from the ones that had. Again my apologies if I have offended anyone.
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12th December 2006, 07:52 PM
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Hi Robert, no offence taken  , I do understand how frustrating it can be when answers do not seem to be 'forth coming'. As collectors many of us have a passion for the things we treasure and I think...for many of us....with a new acqusition....we want to obtain all the information we can ...in the shortest time . I believe many can 'empathise' with you.Regards David |
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