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15th September 2012, 08:10 PM
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Thanks Barry,
I don't have a clue about the designs on the scabbard either. Maybe Lorenz or some of the other collectors have some ideas? The wood it's laying on however is my dinner table. Michael |
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16th September 2012, 08:22 AM
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Hello Michael, I am amazed at the great looking swords that you seem to be able to locate. This has got to be one of my favorites. Wonderful carving on the hilt with a beautiful blade combined with a nicely carved scabbard "even if the scabbard turns out a later replacement" it is an item that anyone would be more than happy to have in their collection One question though, what are the two green items at the throat of the scabbard? I would have to agree with Berry on the cording on the hilt, it does look like it could be sennet to me also. My congratulation on your new addition and I must say that I am very envious of you good fortune.
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16th September 2012, 11:56 AM
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ok, photobucket is back in session, lol.
notice the twine at the base of the handle. i believe it's similar to the type used on yours. notice also, on another visayan handle: similar type of twine, i think... |
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16th September 2012, 01:23 PM
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Thanks Robert,
I am not yet sure what the green items on the scabbard are. I will check closer when I am back home again. Nice references, Ron. Do you see any traces of that your resembling sword also had twine all the way along the handle like mine? What is the guard on your second one made off? Michael |
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16th September 2012, 01:26 PM
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16th September 2012, 06:03 PM
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Back home again.
My guess is that the green stuff is from some kind of a beetle. Michael |
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16th September 2012, 10:45 PM
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Congrats, Michael & Ron: Very nice examples!
Without having had a chance to handle these, my first guess would be that the (laquered?/shellac?) twine on Michael's hilt got added to keep the developing crack from becoming larger (for an original design idea it distracts too much from the nice carving IMHO) while the twine at the base of Ron's hilt may just help to keep the guard from wiggling... Quote:
Regards, Kai |
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