Celebes knife

Royston · 3rd October 2016, 09:20 PM

Well, I think it says Celebes 26th June 1916

I cannot make out the rest of the script - any suggestions ?

Wood and silver, note the top of the pommel which reminds me of the "noses" of some Filipino knives.

Only 25cm long with an 11.5cm blade.

Beautifully made.

What would you call it ??

regards
Roy

Battara · 4th October 2016, 02:45 PM

What a nice and fascinating piece!

Sajen · 4th October 2016, 03:45 PM

Hello Roy,

very interesting and beautiful little knife!

It has a very strong resemblance to the Visayan plamenko/plamingko, see here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=plamenko
But frankly said I never have seen something similar from Sulawesi/Celebes.

Regards,
Detlef

Royston · 4th October 2016, 06:58 PM

Thanks for the comments

It is a bit unusual for Celebes, I agree.
I think I am reading the word "celebes" correctly but as I said I cannot make out the rest of the words.
At that time it would have been part of the Netherlands East Indies so perhaps the wording is Dutch ?
Perhaps one of our Netherlands members could take a look.
Regards
Roy

Royston · 4th October 2016, 07:01 PM

Just had a thought - that does look like 26 Juni which, I believe is dutch for June.

Battara · 5th October 2016, 12:48 AM

I see the word "Celebes" on it, and I don't see much of a Visayan influence.

Sajen · 5th October 2016, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

I see the word "Celebes" on it, and I don't see much of a Visayan influence.

The blade shape remember a little bit to a plamenko. But also to a "belly" shaped badik.

Sajen · 5th October 2016, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Royston

Just had a thought - that does look like 26 Juni which, I believe is dutch for June.

Yes, correct!

3rd October 2016, 09:20 PM	#1
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	Celebes knife Well, I think it says Celebes 26th June 1916 I cannot make out the rest of the script - any suggestions ? Wood and silver, note the top of the pommel which reminds me of the "noses" of some Filipino knives. Only 25cm long with an 11.5cm blade. Beautifully made. What would you call it ?? regards Roy Attached Images

4th October 2016, 02:45 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	What a nice and fascinating piece!

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Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,779	Hello Roy, very interesting and beautiful little knife! It has a very strong resemblance to the Visayan plamenko/plamingko, see here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=plamenko But frankly said I never have seen something similar from Sulawesi/Celebes. Regards, Detlef

4th October 2016, 06:58 PM	#4
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	Thanks for the comments It is a bit unusual for Celebes, I agree. I think I am reading the word "celebes" correctly but as I said I cannot make out the rest of the words. At that time it would have been part of the Netherlands East Indies so perhaps the wording is Dutch ? Perhaps one of our Netherlands members could take a look. Regards Roy

4th October 2016, 07:01 PM	#5
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	Just had a thought - that does look like 26 Juni which, I believe is dutch for June.

5th October 2016, 12:48 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	I see the word "Celebes" on it, and I don't see much of a Visayan influence.