A rather nice Luzon bolo

Sajen · 22nd October 2016, 10:38 PM

Here some auction pictures from a late 19th to very early 20th century Luzon bolo, one side of the blade with floral engravings inlaid with brass, to my eyes a horn hilt (auctionhouse say wood) in form of a ram head. A silver ferrule at the base and I think to see a silver necklace, 40,5 cm long. A very worn but complete and nice embossed leather scabbard.

Sajen · 22nd October 2016, 10:41 PM

Here I have shown once an other Luzon sword with ram head: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=head

VANDOO · 23rd October 2016, 03:23 AM

A VERY NICE EXAMPLE AND FIRST CLASS GRADE ONE. I AGREE WATER BUFFALO HORN HANDLE , SILVER AND BRASS FITTINGS WITH THE FLORAL INLAY DESIGN IN THE BLADE. ITS NICE TO HAVE THE SHEATH IN SUCH GOOD SHAPE AS WELL. ONLY THE SECOND RAMS HEAD POMMEL I AM AWARE OF. IT WOULD CERTAINLY BE WELCOME IN MY COLLECTION.

Battara · 23rd October 2016, 05:55 AM

I agree totally. Best example yet!

carlos · 23rd October 2016, 07:39 AM

wow !! Very beautiful bolo !! I love this combination of horn, silver and Steel.
A very good adition to the collection!
Thanks
Carlos

Sajen · 23rd October 2016, 10:24 AM

Thank you folks!

I am more as surprised to find it by a german auctionhouse. Will post more pictures when I have received it.

22nd October 2016, 10:38 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,126	A rather nice Luzon bolo Here some auction pictures from a late 19th to very early 20th century Luzon bolo, one side of the blade with floral engravings inlaid with brass, to my eyes a horn hilt (auctionhouse say wood) in form of a ram head. A silver ferrule at the base and I think to see a silver necklace, 40,5 cm long. A very worn but complete and nice embossed leather scabbard. Attached Images

22nd October 2016, 10:41 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,126	Here I have shown once an other Luzon sword with ram head: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=head

23rd October 2016, 03:23 AM	#3
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	A VERY NICE EXAMPLE AND FIRST CLASS GRADE ONE. I AGREE WATER BUFFALO HORN HANDLE , SILVER AND BRASS FITTINGS WITH THE FLORAL INLAY DESIGN IN THE BLADE. ITS NICE TO HAVE THE SHEATH IN SUCH GOOD SHAPE AS WELL. ONLY THE SECOND RAMS HEAD POMMEL I AM AWARE OF. IT WOULD CERTAINLY BE WELCOME IN MY COLLECTION.

23rd October 2016, 05:55 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,257	I agree totally. Best example yet!

23rd October 2016, 07:39 AM	#5
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 746	wow !! Very beautiful bolo !! I love this combination of horn, silver and Steel. A very good adition to the collection! Thanks Carlos

23rd October 2016, 10:24 AM	#6
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,126	Thank you folks! I am more as surprised to find it by a german auctionhouse. Will post more pictures when I have received it.