Fully Loaded Binangon

Spunjer · 3rd November 2012, 02:46 PM

so the wife pried me off the couch to go to this antique mall we visit when we're bored. well, she got her some old ceramic jugs.
i found this pretty complete, turn of the century binangon. if this was a honda accord, it would be the top of the line E-X model. scabbard has the shell cover and an unusual locking system in which the disc guard would actually click to this gizmo at the throat. it's made out of carabao horn, similar to the disc guard. the leather throat is gaudily decorated with miniature mirrors, and a red velvet fabric (which have both faded with time). also unusual is the built-on belt that has a coconut button.
the disc guard is beautifully carved.

Spunjer · 3rd November 2012, 02:48 PM

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Atlantia · 3rd November 2012, 03:10 PM

Well! That one certainly ticks all the right boxes!
A beautiful example, congratulations indeed!!!
Love the way the guard slots into the mouth of the scabbard.

Robert · 3rd November 2012, 04:38 PM

WOW

Now that is nice. It certainly does have all the bells and whistles. Makes me want to get out and cruise through whats left of the antique shops around here. Congratulations on this great find.

Regards,
Robert

David · 3rd November 2012, 04:47 PM

Sweet!

Battara · 3rd November 2012, 05:58 PM

What a great piece! Congrats Ron!

I have seen these scabbard mouths before on lowlander pieces. This one is complete and well carved. Very nice indeed!

3rd November 2012, 02:46 PM	#1
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	Fully Loaded Binangon so the wife pried me off the couch to go to this antique mall we visit when we're bored. well, she got her some old ceramic jugs. i found this pretty complete, turn of the century binangon. if this was a honda accord, it would be the top of the line E-X model. scabbard has the shell cover and an unusual locking system in which the disc guard would actually click to this gizmo at the throat. it's made out of carabao horn, similar to the disc guard. the leather throat is gaudily decorated with miniature mirrors, and a red velvet fabric (which have both faded with time). also unusual is the built-on belt that has a coconut button. the disc guard is beautifully carved. Attached Images

3rd November 2012, 02:48 PM	#2
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	additional photos Attached Images

3rd November 2012, 03:10 PM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Well! That one certainly ticks all the right boxes! A beautiful example, congratulations indeed!!! Love the way the guard slots into the mouth of the scabbard.

3rd November 2012, 04:38 PM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	WOW Now that is nice. It certainly does have all the bells and whistles. Makes me want to get out and cruise through whats left of the antique shops around here. Congratulations on this great find. Regards, Robert

3rd November 2012, 04:47 PM	#5
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,119	Sweet!

3rd November 2012, 05:58 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	What a great piece! Congrats Ron! I have seen these scabbard mouths before on lowlander pieces. This one is complete and well carved. Very nice indeed!