Two new Gunongs

David · 25th July 2016, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Detlev, I actually should have added the words "at the earliest" because, although I do think that it is a little earlier than the aluminum one, you are right in that it is not a very old one at all.

Interesting. I would think just the opposite, the the curvy blade is actually the newer one. I would think that the earliest that one would be in the 1960's, though it could be later that that. With those pointy luks and the quality of that metal work there is no way this is a pre-WWII blade.
The other one is certainly post WWII. I would think maybe 1950-70s.

Ian · 25th July 2016, 01:48 AM

David:

I agree with your observations. Both are second half of 20th C, no earlier than 1960s and probably later.

Ian.

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Originally Posted by David

Interesting. I would think just the opposite, the the curvy blade is actually the newer one. I would think that the earliest that one would be in the 1960's, though it could be later that that. With those pointy luks and the quality of that metal work there is no way this is a pre-WWII blade.
The other one is certainly post WWII. I would think maybe 1950-70s.

Battara · 25th July 2016, 06:27 AM

I guess I was thinking of my Datu Piang kris with the pointy waves - that is turn of the 20th century.

That may be an anomaly. According to Federico, you would be right in the age estimates.

I will say that the one with the pointy waves is probably from Mindanao.

Sajen · 25th July 2016, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian

I agree with your observations. Both are second half of 20th C, no earlier than 1960s and probably later.

Hello Ian,

I am as well agree like stated before that curved one is the later piece and as well with your time frame given but think that this gunongs where aluminium is used are from 1930-1950 as time frame, my three examples where aluminium was used for the fittings have all laminated and sturdy blades and also the use from bakelite (when it is bakelite) would confirm this.

Regards,
Detlef

Marcus · 25th July 2016, 08:27 PM

I was think mid-20th century.

Sajen · 25th July 2016, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus

I was think mid-20th century.

Would guess second half of 20th century, 60ties-70ties.

Regards,
Detlef

Rafngard · 6th December 2016, 01:23 AM

I continue to be bit by the gunong bug. Two new ones. I'll snap some better photos of these two when I have better light.

The Farthest on the left. Post WWII (?), MOP handle, and my first with good filigree work, and a sandwich guard.

3rd in from the left, with no scabbard. An older one. Brass fittings.

Have fun,
Leif

Rafngard · 6th December 2016, 01:26 AM

Oh!
Make that three since the last group photo.

Second from the right, one of Lew's old ones. Aluminum fittings, post WWII.

Thanks,
Leif

25th July 2016, 08:27 PM	#5
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	Insights on the date of this one? I was think mid-20th century. Attached Images

6th December 2016, 01:23 AM	#7
Rafngard Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 348	More family photos. I continue to be bit by the gunong bug. Two new ones. I'll snap some better photos of these two when I have better light. The Farthest on the left. Post WWII (?), MOP handle, and my first with good filigree work, and a sandwich guard. 3rd in from the left, with no scabbard. An older one. Brass fittings. Have fun, Leif Attached Images

25th July 2016, 06:27 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	I guess I was thinking of my Datu Piang kris with the pointy waves - that is turn of the 20th century. That may be an anomaly. According to Federico, you would be right in the age estimates. I will say that the one with the pointy waves is probably from Mindanao.

6th December 2016, 01:26 AM	#8
Rafngard Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 348	Oh! Make that three since the last group photo. Second from the right, one of Lew's old ones. Aluminum fittings, post WWII. Thanks, Leif