query on Jalak Budho Keris

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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

The gentleman of whom I speak is known to some dealers and only works for the trade, he does not work for the general public.

I have spoken with the seller, and from the conversation, he did not know much about this blade, either .... apart from he knows that this kind of blade is old and used as "tindih" (minimizing negative aspect from other keris)

I wonder if you could share a bit of your expertise, as I planned to see the keris directly and make a bargain. What should I look at ?? typical characteristics of keris of this era, perhaps ...

I know how notice spot welding mark (I learned about it in college), and I usually bring magnification glass wherever I bought something old

basically, please help me by telling where should I look, what should be there and what should not ... and how to spot fraud from authentic one

lastly ... err ... is it OK to post the offer from the seller here ? I mean the value he asked for the blade