Selling off some of the collection

M ELEY · 3rd February 2006, 09:42 AM

Well, it seems I must part with some of my collection to pay off massive bills I've accrued lately. I absolutely suck when it comes to being knowledgable in posting pics, so I thought I'd describe the items and if there's any interest, I'll have to get a neighbor or an old friend (RSword/Rick, you out there!) to help me post pics. I might also send in some photos for posting, but again, if no one is interested, I understand and will sell via eBay or a local antiques mall I frequent. Let me know.
1. Middle-Eastern bazu band/arm guantlet, possibly Turkish. Steel construction with a floral inlay/calligraphy of arabic letters around its circumference. Attached chain mail at wrist with two metal plates for securing device. Ancient crumbling deer skin(?) padding to interior. $175

2.Philippine Campilion, pre 1900. Classic type with carved crocodile-type hilt, carved designs, iron discs to hilt sides, no iron staples (I don't think it ever had them), rattan wrap. Spiked sharp blade with forging flaws, tiny inlaid brass dots (numbered 13, I think). From an old Frederick's sword catalog.$275

3.Japanese wak blade with shira saya hilt (plain wood tsuka only, possibly not original to piece), no sheath. Old sharp blade dating to 1700's(shinto), small nicks/scrapes to old patinaed blade, missing very tip. Temper line not visible through darkened patina. One mukugi ana/tang hole. Blade approx 23". $175

More to come...

M ELEY · 3rd February 2006, 10:05 AM

4. Arrow grouping- 3 arrows, consisting of one African Congo/pigmy arrow, pitted triangular iron head held in place with grass wrap,bamboo shaft with thinner inset wood head that attaches to point. Grass wrap also holds feather fletching. Second arrow is very long (forgot to measure, but over 30", New Guinea cane shaft with detachable wicked carved dark wood head with minor barbs. I believe these thrown with a special casting stick? Final arrow is Indo-Persian armor-piercing arrow (needle-like triangular shaped steel head with rusting/pitting), reed body (cracked lengthwise, but intact), and notch(feathers long gone). Per Fagan's catalog, dates 1600's from Rajasthan royal arsenal(piles of these kept on hand during seiges) $75 for all

5. Aceh rencong with round/bag-shaped grip of horn (rhino?), nicely carved out hollow in the middle to display a floral pattern. Plain curved steel blade with some staining only. $75

6. Bone dagger from Irian Jaya, upper Sepik River region, suggested to be Dani tribe. This very old example with sharp patinaed bone that I argue could be human (It has a certain anatomical structure found on human tibias-I'm in the medical field). If not human, than definately cassowary. The head is braided with plant fiber mesh with 7 intact cassowary feathers, Jobe's tears(red seeds), shell clusters (cowry). I'm told these old ones with feathers illegal for export now-adays. $125

7. Moroccan powder horn, pre 1900, with large curved dark horn (buffalo?), brass butt abd throat cap decorated with typical Moroccan motiffs, complete with attached brass plug for measuring out powder, two hanger loops, very minor damage/cracks. $75

Still more...

M ELEY · 3rd February 2006, 10:24 AM

8. Javanese tombak, possibly palace guard. I sent Alan Maisy some pics of this one and this was his opinion. Not your typical tombak, but very substancial/heavy, thick leaf-shaped blade of Suraharta form (central Java), thick middle spine and base with two small holes pierced through it which seem to be as old as the piece, possibly for streamers? Rich patterned pamor of wos wutah (rice pattern), razor-sharp. Red hilt wood split but intact, brass base furrule. Sheath possibly a later addition, but old, cracked wood with one rattan wrap and two copper bands, one decorated with an etched WWI-era biplane. Nice patina to all. Tombaks treated with the same respect as keris in Indonesian culture, and this piece is the nicest, most substancial tombak I've ever seen. $250

9. If anyone's interested, I also have a Victorian-era basket hilt Scottish sword for sale. Can provide more details if interested...$600

Spunjer · 3rd February 2006, 01:04 PM

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2.Philippine Campilion, pre 1900. Classic type with carved crocodile-type hilt, carved designs, iron discs to hilt sides, no iron staples (I don't think it ever had them), rattan wrap. Spiked sharp blade with forging flaws, tiny inlaid brass dots (numbered 13, I think). From an old Frederick's sword catalog.$275

i'm interested at that item. could you please send me some pics of this kampilan? thanks in advance...

edited for spelling..

Alam Shah · 3rd February 2006, 01:11 PM

Greetings,
I'm interested in the rencong (5) and the tombak (8). Could you send me pictures of it. You have PM.

Rick · 3rd February 2006, 04:00 PM

I'll post 'em .

Send to fbates@compost.net (remove (post) replace with cast)

M ELEY · 22nd February 2006, 04:13 AM

Rick, all I can say is

Alam, my apologies again!

Kia, thanks for the pitch!!

Rick · 22nd February 2006, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by M ELEY

Rick, all I can say is

Alam, my apologies again!

Kia, thanks for the pitch!!

LOLZ

M ELEY · 28th February 2006, 10:18 PM

I'm reducing some of my prices to SELL!

The tombak is now for $175.
The arrows are $50
The powder horn is $50.
After this,folks, its off to the antiques mall...

drdavid · 1st March 2006, 07:14 AM

Mark you have a PM
David

M ELEY · 1st March 2006, 06:12 PM

Sorry drdavid and others who contacted me concerning the tombak. It has already sold to the first person to contact me!

Thanks, Stephen. I'll be in touch for shipping...

3rd February 2006, 09:42 AM	#1
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,097	Selling off some of the collection Well, it seems I must part with some of my collection to pay off massive bills I've accrued lately. I absolutely suck when it comes to being knowledgable in posting pics, so I thought I'd describe the items and if there's any interest, I'll have to get a neighbor or an old friend (RSword/Rick, you out there!) to help me post pics. I might also send in some photos for posting, but again, if no one is interested, I understand and will sell via eBay or a local antiques mall I frequent. Let me know. 1. Middle-Eastern bazu band/arm guantlet, possibly Turkish. Steel construction with a floral inlay/calligraphy of arabic letters around its circumference. Attached chain mail at wrist with two metal plates for securing device. Ancient crumbling deer skin(?) padding to interior. $175 2.Philippine Campilion, pre 1900. Classic type with carved crocodile-type hilt, carved designs, iron discs to hilt sides, no iron staples (I don't think it ever had them), rattan wrap. Spiked sharp blade with forging flaws, tiny inlaid brass dots (numbered 13, I think). From an old Frederick's sword catalog.$275 3.Japanese wak blade with shira saya hilt (plain wood tsuka only, possibly not original to piece), no sheath. Old sharp blade dating to 1700's(shinto), small nicks/scrapes to old patinaed blade, missing very tip. Temper line not visible through darkened patina. One mukugi ana/tang hole. Blade approx 23". $175 More to come...

3rd February 2006, 10:05 AM	#2
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,097	More stuff... 4. Arrow grouping- 3 arrows, consisting of one African Congo/pigmy arrow, pitted triangular iron head held in place with grass wrap,bamboo shaft with thinner inset wood head that attaches to point. Grass wrap also holds feather fletching. Second arrow is very long (forgot to measure, but over 30", New Guinea cane shaft with detachable wicked carved dark wood head with minor barbs. I believe these thrown with a special casting stick? Final arrow is Indo-Persian armor-piercing arrow (needle-like triangular shaped steel head with rusting/pitting), reed body (cracked lengthwise, but intact), and notch(feathers long gone). Per Fagan's catalog, dates 1600's from Rajasthan royal arsenal(piles of these kept on hand during seiges) $75 for all 5. Aceh rencong with round/bag-shaped grip of horn (rhino?), nicely carved out hollow in the middle to display a floral pattern. Plain curved steel blade with some staining only. $75 6. Bone dagger from Irian Jaya, upper Sepik River region, suggested to be Dani tribe. This very old example with sharp patinaed bone that I argue could be human (It has a certain anatomical structure found on human tibias-I'm in the medical field). If not human, than definately cassowary. The head is braided with plant fiber mesh with 7 intact cassowary feathers, Jobe's tears(red seeds), shell clusters (cowry). I'm told these old ones with feathers illegal for export now-adays. $125 7. Moroccan powder horn, pre 1900, with large curved dark horn (buffalo?), brass butt abd throat cap decorated with typical Moroccan motiffs, complete with attached brass plug for measuring out powder, two hanger loops, very minor damage/cracks. $75 Still more...

3rd February 2006, 10:24 AM	#3
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,097	And finally... 8. Javanese tombak, possibly palace guard. I sent Alan Maisy some pics of this one and this was his opinion. Not your typical tombak, but very substancial/heavy, thick leaf-shaped blade of Suraharta form (central Java), thick middle spine and base with two small holes pierced through it which seem to be as old as the piece, possibly for streamers? Rich patterned pamor of wos wutah (rice pattern), razor-sharp. Red hilt wood split but intact, brass base furrule. Sheath possibly a later addition, but old, cracked wood with one rattan wrap and two copper bands, one decorated with an etched WWI-era biplane. Nice patina to all. Tombaks treated with the same respect as keris in Indonesian culture, and this piece is the nicest, most substancial tombak I've ever seen. $250 9. If anyone's interested, I also have a Victorian-era basket hilt Scottish sword for sale. Can provide more details if interested...$600 Last edited by M ELEY; 3rd February 2006 at 10:26 AM. Reason: Forgot something!

3rd February 2006, 01:11 PM	#5
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Greetings, I'm interested in the rencong (5) and the tombak (8). Could you send me pictures of it. You have PM.

3rd February 2006, 04:00 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	I'll post 'em . Send to fbates@compost.net (remove (post) replace with cast)

22nd February 2006, 04:13 AM	#7
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,097	Rick, all I can say is Alam, my apologies again! Kia, thanks for the pitch!!

28th February 2006, 10:18 PM	#9
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,097	I'm reducing some of my prices to SELL! The tombak is now for $175. The arrows are $50 The powder horn is $50. After this,folks, its off to the antiques mall...

1st March 2006, 07:14 AM	#10
drdavid Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 371	Mark you have a PM David

1st March 2006, 06:12 PM	#11
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,097	Sorry drdavid and others who contacted me concerning the tombak. It has already sold to the first person to contact me! Thanks, Stephen. I'll be in touch for shipping...