Wear on (ivory) hilts

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by erikscollectables

I have three very similar Madura hilts.
They have the "exact" same design.
They all three look quite old.
But the amount of wear differs very much.

How much time does it take for as much wear as on the 3rd example?

(ps the 2nd one might be bone and the 3rd has a repair)

I know it probably says more about the amount of use than just age but it must have take quite few years even with much use.

Any ideas on age of these examples?

Regards, Erik

Hi Erik,
so far I know are these Maduran hilts strongly european swayed. This is to see by the epaulettes.
I think that the hilt in the middle also from ivory but difficult to to say without handling. I own also five ivory hilts in this style and all shown a different colour. I think that the hilt in the middle dates back to beginning 20 th century or end of 19 th century the others maybe many moore old.
The hilt in the middle is the finest, very well carved.
Regards,
sajen