Moro blades galore: Any gem/s here?

mross · 4th November 2008, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by migueldiaz

Hi David,

To all,

Would it actually be possible to trace where in the US Hassan's kris is for instance? And the others'?

I cannot imagine the value of said krisses if provenance can be established!

It's possible but unlikey. You would need strong documented evidence to support a claim of provenance. Most seems to be the word of those who collected the weapon and brought it back. If you had a good clear photo of the weapon with the owner that would go along way to help in tracing it. One of the big problems with Moro weapons is they are not documented. But you are right if provenance can be established the value goes up.

capt.smash · 4th November 2008, 09:15 PM

Hi some time ago i braught two kris from the USA that claimed to be army bring backs ....they were both heavily coated in Cosmoline witch was a nightmare to remove but gave the "bringback" claim a little authenticity for me.
Of interest was that they both have small typed labels on the scabbards with individuals names"Hadji Ali.Tanbunan,Talayan" and"Jamal. Lambnyao,Tatayam"
I have always wondered if these could have been the names of the original owners[confiscated mabe?] but thaught it was to good to be true.
I will post a couple of pics asap when i find my damn camera cable.

capt.smash · 5th November 2008, 01:16 PM

Found the fellow.Note the silver bands on the top swords scabbard and silver fittings on the handle are replacements.The stirrups and handles are original just restored[the bottom swords stirrups are iron heat blued].Both handles came with remnants of woven thread rotted by the cosmoline.Both are ongoing projects for me.

migueldiaz · 5th November 2008, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mross

It's possible but unlikey. You would need strong documented evidence to support a claim of provenance. Most seems to be the word of those who collected the weapon and brought it back. If you had a good clear photo of the weapon with the owner that would go along way to help in tracing it. One of the big problems with Moro weapons is they are not documented. But you are right if provenance can be established the value goes up.

Thanks for the comments

5th November 2008, 01:16 PM	#3
capt.smash Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Devon ,England Posts: 80	Found the fellow.Note the silver bands on the top swords scabbard and silver fittings on the handle are replacements.The stirrups and handles are original just restored[the bottom swords stirrups are iron heat blued].Both handles came with remnants of woven thread rotted by the cosmoline.Both are ongoing projects for me. Attached Images

4th November 2008, 09:15 PM	#2
capt.smash Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Devon ,England Posts: 80	Hi some time ago i braught two kris from the USA that claimed to be army bring backs ....they were both heavily coated in Cosmoline witch was a nightmare to remove but gave the "bringback" claim a little authenticity for me. Of interest was that they both have small typed labels on the scabbards with individuals names"Hadji Ali.Tanbunan,Talayan" and"Jamal. Lambnyao,Tatayam" I have always wondered if these could have been the names of the original owners[confiscated mabe?] but thaught it was to good to be true. I will post a couple of pics asap when i find my damn camera cable.