Wavy philippines dagger

carlos · 17th September 2017, 10:13 AM

Hello
This is my last adquisition. Pictures are from seller and I think I have did a good Shop.
All comments are wellcome. THANKS
Best regards
Carlos

Sajen · 17th September 2017, 12:28 PM

Hi Carlos,

a very good buy!

And a very nice and somewhat unusual dagger. You can be happy that I missed the end of the auction caused by some personal stress.

And you get it by a very good price too. Would be very nice when you post new pictures when you have received it and have given it some care.

Best regards,
Detlef

Battara · 17th September 2017, 07:43 PM

Nice Ilocano dagger!

carlos · 30th September 2017, 10:48 AM

I just received dagger. I have made a little cleaning.
Thanks

Carlos

Battara · 30th September 2017, 05:44 PM

Nice clean up! Didn't know that the mounts were silver.

Ian · 30th September 2017, 05:54 PM

Could the guard and ferrule be aluminum? If so, this would probably be a WWII era piece.

Ian.

Battara · 30th September 2017, 10:56 PM

Ian I would say no. The former patina is correct for silver. Aluminum doesn't so much patina as it oxidizes into a white powder. So I would say that this is more likely early 20c and not WWII.

Ian · 1st October 2017, 01:02 AM

Thanks Jose. Good points.

Ian

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

Ian I would say no. The former patina is correct for silver. Aluminum doesn't so much patina as it oxidizes into a white powder. So I would say that this is more likely early 20c and not WWII.

Robert · 1st October 2017, 01:12 AM

I agree that the fittings are indeed made from either silver or a silver alloy. As Jose has pointed out, the way it was oxidized and the color it was when it was sold definitely points to the fittings being made of silver. I was watching this piece as well, but due to circumstances beyond my control my bid was canceled sometime before the auction closed. If I were asked I would date this piece to the late 1800's. My congratulations to you on a wonderful score and new addition to your collection. If and when you ever get tired of looking at it (and quite a few of your other items) you know where to send them.

Best,
Robert

17th September 2017, 10:13 AM	#1
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 737	Wavy philippines dagger Hello This is my last adquisition. Pictures are from seller and I think I have did a good Shop. All comments are wellcome. THANKS Best regards Carlos Attached Images

30th September 2017, 10:48 AM	#4
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 737	I just received dagger. I have made a little cleaning. Thanks Carlos Attached Images

1st October 2017, 01:12 AM	#9
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	I agree that the fittings are indeed made from either silver or a silver alloy. As Jose has pointed out, the way it was oxidized and the color it was when it was sold definitely points to the fittings being made of silver. I was watching this piece as well, but due to circumstances beyond my control my bid was canceled sometime before the auction closed. If I were asked I would date this piece to the late 1800's. My congratulations to you on a wonderful score and new addition to your collection. If and when you ever get tired of looking at it (and quite a few of your other items) you know where to send them. Best, Robert Last edited by Robert; 1st October 2017 at 01:28 AM.

17th September 2017, 12:28 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Hi Carlos, a very good buy! And a very nice and somewhat unusual dagger. You can be happy that I missed the end of the auction caused by some personal stress. And you get it by a very good price too. Would be very nice when you post new pictures when you have received it and have given it some care. Best regards, Detlef

17th September 2017, 07:43 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	Nice Ilocano dagger!

30th September 2017, 05:44 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	Nice clean up! Didn't know that the mounts were silver.

30th September 2017, 05:54 PM	#6
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,203	Could the guard and ferrule be aluminum? If so, this would probably be a WWII era piece. Ian.

30th September 2017, 10:56 PM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	Ian I would say no. The former patina is correct for silver. Aluminum doesn't so much patina as it oxidizes into a white powder. So I would say that this is more likely early 20c and not WWII.