Antique gunong #2

h0ll0wman · 22nd April 2021, 04:12 PM

My 2nd antique gunong acquisition. It is a shame that there are some missing inlays on the hilt. This gunong will be sent to Jolo for the restoration of the missing parts.

Battara · 23rd April 2021, 03:40 AM

This is a post WW2 piece. The mounts are aluminum and the other missing pieces probably bone like the rest on the hilt.

h0ll0wman · 23rd April 2021, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

This is a post WW2 piece. The mounts are aluminum and the other missing pieces probably bone like the rest on the hilt.

Thank you for the information. According to the seller the missing parts are bones and corals. I don't have the materials for replace the parts however I already have someone who can restore it. I am hoping it will turn out well.

Sajen · 23rd April 2021, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

This is a post WW2 piece. The mounts are aluminum and the other missing pieces probably bone like the rest on the hilt.

Hello Jose,

Could be also WWII area, 1930 until 1950 would be my guess.

Regards,
Detlef

Sajen · 23rd April 2021, 01:06 PM

Nice one, please post pictures when it is restored.

Regards,
Detlef

David · 23rd April 2021, 11:23 PM

Might be aluminum fittings on the hilt and cross piece. The fittings on the sheath do not look like aluminum. But i agree with the mid-20th century dating.
A nice laminated blade with a strong center ridge.
I actually find the pommel knob very interesting. If it can be properly restored this will be a very attractive piece. It would be good if your restorer uses aged pieces of bone for the project.
Does anyone know what the green material is that is inlaid in the ferrule ring?

22nd April 2021, 04:12 PM	#1
h0ll0wman Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 71	Antique gunong #2 My 2nd antique gunong acquisition. It is a shame that there are some missing inlays on the hilt. This gunong will be sent to Jolo for the restoration of the missing parts. Attached Images

23rd April 2021, 03:40 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	This is a post WW2 piece. The mounts are aluminum and the other missing pieces probably bone like the rest on the hilt.

23rd April 2021, 01:06 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Nice one, please post pictures when it is restored. Regards, Detlef

23rd April 2021, 11:23 PM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,124	Might be aluminum fittings on the hilt and cross piece. The fittings on the sheath do not look like aluminum. But i agree with the mid-20th century dating. A nice laminated blade with a strong center ridge. I actually find the pommel knob very interesting. If it can be properly restored this will be a very attractive piece. It would be good if your restorer uses aged pieces of bone for the project. Does anyone know what the green material is that is inlaid in the ferrule ring?