Sewar with Ivory

asomotif · 20th June 2008, 11:51 PM

It certainly has had some modifications in the past.

But please bring me a piece like this 2 times a year and I will be a happy man.
(even happier that is

)

Love the ivory handle.

Ps. doesn't the handle shape make this a tombok lada

VVV · 21st June 2008, 09:50 AM

Thanks Bill,

I find the cross piece very unusual (and interesting) for being a Sewar.
To me it looks like a miniature Aceh Sikin scabbard crosspiece.
On the TL question I think that the hilt shape alone doesn't make it a Tombok Lada.
But the scabbard's shape, by itself, makes it a Sewar...

Michael

Bill M · 21st June 2008, 02:12 PM

My understanding also about the scabbard shape, Michael. TLs have a more rounded scabbard crosspiece. The hilts are, or can be, very similar.

Perhaps the previous owner could have had two scabbards depending on whether he wanted to wear a TL or a Sewar?

Battara · 21st June 2008, 10:54 PM

Not only are the collars later but so is the scabbard tip. Love the ivory. Will you etch the blade Bill?

20th June 2008, 11:51 PM	#1
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,237	It certainly has had some modifications in the past. But please bring me a piece like this 2 times a year and I will be a happy man. (even happier that is ) Love the ivory handle. Ps. doesn't the handle shape make this a tombok lada

21st June 2008, 09:50 AM	#2
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Thanks Bill, I find the cross piece very unusual (and interesting) for being a Sewar. To me it looks like a miniature Aceh Sikin scabbard crosspiece. On the TL question I think that the hilt shape alone doesn't make it a Tombok Lada. But the scabbard's shape, by itself, makes it a Sewar... Michael

21st June 2008, 02:12 PM	#3
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	My understanding also about the scabbard shape, Michael. TLs have a more rounded scabbard crosspiece. The hilts are, or can be, very similar. Perhaps the previous owner could have had two scabbards depending on whether he wanted to wear a TL or a Sewar?

21st June 2008, 10:54 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,346	Not only are the collars later but so is the scabbard tip. Love the ivory. Will you etch the blade Bill?