Another Gunong for restoration

russel · 31st July 2014, 11:26 PM

I recently won this little (8.5") Gunong cheaply on ebay - even cheaper than yours Detlef

Sadly no scabbard.

Despite the rather poor sellers images I believe it to be a nice older example. I will post better images when it arrives.

My main dilemma is what to do about the handle, as someone in the past has foolishly drilled a hole through it

Russel

Robert · 31st July 2014, 11:55 PM

Ah Ha, Now I know who it was that outbid me on this gunong.

If was not for the hole that some A##%*&e had drilled through the hilt I would have bid higher, but as I already have way too many restoration projects now I only put in a very modest bid. I am very happy to see that you were the one who won this. Be sure to post photos of it when restored.

Best,
Robert

Sajen · 1st August 2014, 12:01 AM

Yes Russel, I would guess the same age like Robert estimated my one, so you are correct. Frankly said I would let the hole in the handle. I also would like to see pictures after you have given it some care.
Congrats for a nice addition to your growing gunong collection.

Regards,
Detlef

31st July 2014, 11:26 PM	#1
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	Another Gunong for restoration I recently won this little (8.5") Gunong cheaply on ebay - even cheaper than yours Detlef Sadly no scabbard. Despite the rather poor sellers images I believe it to be a nice older example. I will post better images when it arrives. My main dilemma is what to do about the handle, as someone in the past has foolishly drilled a hole through it Russel Attached Images

31st July 2014, 11:55 PM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Ah Ha, Now I know who it was that outbid me on this gunong. If was not for the hole that some A##%*&e had drilled through the hilt I would have bid higher, but as I already have way too many restoration projects now I only put in a very modest bid. I am very happy to see that you were the one who won this. Be sure to post photos of it when restored. Best, Robert

1st August 2014, 12:01 AM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	Yes Russel, I would guess the same age like Robert estimated my one, so you are correct. Frankly said I would let the hole in the handle. I also would like to see pictures after you have given it some care. Congrats for a nice addition to your growing gunong collection. Regards, Detlef