Antique Moro Gunong

F. de Luzon · 16th February 2018, 01:53 PM

Hello everyone! I saw recent interest in gunongs and I'm sharing photos of one from my personal collection. The blade is 19 cm long and 2.6 cm at the widest end. With the wooden hilt (banati?) and metal guard, the total length is 28 cm. It comes with the original scabbard with metal rings and belt loop. However, the scabbard is damaged with some parts missing. It is estimated to be from the year 1900 or thereabouts. For reference, I've included a photo of the gunong prior to restoration. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Fernando

Ian · 16th February 2018, 02:21 PM

Thanks for sharing this one. I agree it looks to be from the turn of the 20th C and you did a nice clean up. I particularly like the blade with its tight luk that gradually get shorter in length and width, and obviously made with a lot of skill.

Very nice piece.

Ian

Battara · 16th February 2018, 09:42 PM

The metal looks to be low silver/copper alloy.

David R · 16th February 2018, 10:52 PM

Suwasa?

F. de Luzon · 17th February 2018, 12:01 AM

I assumed the metal is brass but I don't know much about metals. I'll have it tested by a jeweler to find out. Thank you all for your insights. I appreciate your comments.

Royston · 17th February 2018, 12:44 AM

Very nice and the photos are impressive as well.

Battara · 17th February 2018, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by David R

Suwasa?

I it possible that it's a form of swassa, but then I would expect a more copper hue. It could be a form of very red brass, but not seen that before. I have seen silver copper alloys look like this, but a good jeweler will settle the debate without question.

Ferguson · 17th February 2018, 08:21 PM

Very nice sir!

16th February 2018, 01:53 PM	#1
F. de Luzon Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 184	Antique Moro Gunong Hello everyone! I saw recent interest in gunongs and I'm sharing photos of one from my personal collection. The blade is 19 cm long and 2.6 cm at the widest end. With the wooden hilt (banati?) and metal guard, the total length is 28 cm. It comes with the original scabbard with metal rings and belt loop. However, the scabbard is damaged with some parts missing. It is estimated to be from the year 1900 or thereabouts. For reference, I've included a photo of the gunong prior to restoration. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Fernando Attached Images Last edited by F. de Luzon; 17th February 2018 at 12:17 AM. Reason: Photo added

16th February 2018, 02:21 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,200	Thanks for sharing this one. I agree it looks to be from the turn of the 20th C and you did a nice clean up. I particularly like the blade with its tight luk that gradually get shorter in length and width, and obviously made with a lot of skill. Very nice piece. Ian Last edited by Ian; 16th February 2018 at 04:29 PM.

16th February 2018, 09:42 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	The metal looks to be low silver/copper alloy.

16th February 2018, 10:52 PM	#4
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,079	Suwasa?

17th February 2018, 12:01 AM	#5
F. de Luzon Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 184	I assumed the metal is brass but I don't know much about metals. I'll have it tested by a jeweler to find out. Thank you all for your insights. I appreciate your comments.

17th February 2018, 12:44 AM	#6
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	Very nice and the photos are impressive as well.

17th February 2018, 08:21 PM	#8
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Very nice sir!