Philippine Tenegre just auctioned

mdp10003 · 26th October 2014, 07:54 PM

Hi!

This really interesting 19th century tenegre with a deity hilt was just auctioned. I didn't get it and hope someone in the group did.

I would be interested in what people think of it - in particular, the significance of the triangle which looks like it originally had a stone in the center (pearl?). Also, the spanish coin from 1885 on the scabbard. I was tempted to think the triangle may be Katipunan-influenced (or indicate the sword belonged to a Katipunan member), but am not sure. If so, then having a Spanish coin with the profile of the king is confusing. Or maybe these are just decorations and not necessarily symbolic? Any thoughts?

Am posting some pictures from the auction site.

Sajen · 26th October 2014, 08:14 PM

Wow, what a beautiful tenegre!

Can't believe that I don't have seen it!

Clearly second half of the 19th century in a very good state. I think you are correct by the triangle, it seems to be a Katipunan sword. I think the coin is only decoration. Please can you post the link of the auction? Congrats for the new owner of the sword!

Regards,
Detlef

mdp10003 · 26th October 2014, 08:33 PM

Here is the link:

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/...-tenegre-sword

Sajen · 26th October 2014, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdp10003

Here is the link:

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/...-tenegre-sword

Thank you!

Battara · 29th October 2014, 12:44 AM

Lovely piece. Rare to see silver bands on these scabbards.

Yes I moan with Sajen: How did I miss this one?

26th October 2014, 07:54 PM	#1
mdp10003 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 28	Philippine Tenegre just auctioned Hi! This really interesting 19th century tenegre with a deity hilt was just auctioned. I didn't get it and hope someone in the group did. I would be interested in what people think of it - in particular, the significance of the triangle which looks like it originally had a stone in the center (pearl?). Also, the spanish coin from 1885 on the scabbard. I was tempted to think the triangle may be Katipunan-influenced (or indicate the sword belonged to a Katipunan member), but am not sure. If so, then having a Spanish coin with the profile of the king is confusing. Or maybe these are just decorations and not necessarily symbolic? Any thoughts? Am posting some pictures from the auction site. Attached Images

26th October 2014, 08:14 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Wow, what a beautiful tenegre! Can't believe that I don't have seen it! Clearly second half of the 19th century in a very good state. I think you are correct by the triangle, it seems to be a Katipunan sword. I think the coin is only decoration. Please can you post the link of the auction? Congrats for the new owner of the sword! Regards, Detlef

26th October 2014, 08:33 PM	#3
mdp10003 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 28	Here is the link: http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/...-tenegre-sword

29th October 2014, 12:44 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	Lovely piece. Rare to see silver bands on these scabbards. Yes I moan with Sajen: How did I miss this one?