14th August 2024, 03:34 AM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2024
Location: China
Posts: 155
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sajen
Hello David,
I was the second highest bidder on this keris. It was rather cheap but sadly I am not able to bid higher for the moment. And yes, I guess that the cross piece is from ivory, at least I don't see any bubble you can see by some fake hilts from some sort of plastic we all have seen before and the overall condition and materials let me think that all is old and original, late 19th to early 20th century would be my guess. Sadly most of the gold wash is gone.
And yes, this keris needs some TLC.
Regards,
Detlef
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Hello all,
Is this hlit also ivory? It's not as dark.
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