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Hi Guys,
This Kukri is one of my pride and joys, particularly because it came to me rather cheaply! I will let the pictures speak for themselves. I would be interested to recieve comments, particularly an estimate of age. IKRHS Dimensions: A = 46mm; B = 331mm; C = 99mm; D = 437mm; E = 103mm; F = 8.5mm; G = 6.5mm; W = 540g Cheers - Russel |
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![]() What a great piece! I love the carving in the ivory (and even the blade itself). Is this late 19th century? Do you have a scabbard? |
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Thanks Battery, she puts a smile on my face every time I see her (for some perverse reason I attribute the feminine to most of my favourite items) :-)
I have attached a couple of more images. I make a guess at an origin around 1875, but I defer to the experts' opinion. It did come with a scabbard, with remnants of quill-work. I will post images of it in the next few days (separately packed due to house move). Thanks again, Russel Last edited by russel; 23rd February 2014 at 06:43 AM. Reason: Another error, last edit |
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Sorry Battara! Auto-correct keyboard was incorrect!
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Lovely find Russel!
Unusual shape blade, in truth the blade decoration strikes me as one sometimes seen mid. 19th century. The straightness of hilt & the look of the kaudi area do seem later 19th century to me So I would say your estimate seems quite likely.. Around that area give or take 10 years.} To help non kukriites understand the measurements notation here's the kukri dimensions drawing we usually use. {Originally designed by Yvsa who has sadly walked west.} I wonder what was originally inset in the ivory, next to the bolster? Cabochon Gems I suppose, rubies would have looked good, with the silver & ivory. A truly lovely & unusual piece, any chance of a photo of the butt end? spiral |
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Lovely piece. I am as intrigued by the complex fullering as by the beautifully carved ivory.
Great get! |
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