Old Kris from an Australian auction

Ian · 16th November 2021, 09:28 AM

This is one of two items that I won online from an Australian Arms Auction this past weekend that featured mostly firearms but also a few edged weapons. I'm pretty sure this kris has a laminated blade, but that will have to wait for its arrival, and I can clean and etch it. I think I have this one figured out, and spoke to a couple of knowledgeable people who agreed with my interpretation. Blade length = 19 inches. No other measurements provided.

Perhaps folks would like to test their skills at identifying this Moro kris and dating it. There is information scattered through this forum's pages that will help.

This is the only picture from the auction.
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kai · 16th November 2021, 08:22 PM

Congrats, a nice older piece, Ian!

Sulu. I'd assume it to be roughly mid-19th c.; definitely laminated.

Please post close-ups once you receive it.

Regards,
Kai

CharlesS · 17th November 2021, 12:37 AM

Great pick up Iain! Congrats! I especially love this scabbard style.

kino · 17th November 2021, 06:48 PM

Ivory pommel and a scabbard, wahat a great find. Congrats!

drac2k · 17th November 2021, 08:29 PM

WOW!!! Is that wire work on the handle? I would like to see a close-up when you get it and to know if it is copper, brass silver, etc.; it looks to be wonderfully done.

16th November 2021, 09:28 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,200	Old Kris from an Australian auction This is one of two items that I won online from an Australian Arms Auction this past weekend that featured mostly firearms but also a few edged weapons. I'm pretty sure this kris has a laminated blade, but that will have to wait for its arrival, and I can clean and etch it. I think I have this one figured out, and spoke to a couple of knowledgeable people who agreed with my interpretation. Blade length = 19 inches. No other measurements provided. Perhaps folks would like to test their skills at identifying this Moro kris and dating it. There is information scattered through this forum's pages that will help. This is the only picture from the auction. . Attached Images Last edited by Ian; 16th November 2021 at 01:38 PM. Reason: Added blade length

16th November 2021, 08:22 PM	#2
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	Congrats, a nice older piece, Ian! Sulu. I'd assume it to be roughly mid-19th c.; definitely laminated. Please post close-ups once you receive it. Regards, Kai

17th November 2021, 12:37 AM	#3
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Great pick up Iain! Congrats! I especially love this scabbard style.

17th November 2021, 06:48 PM	#4
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,002	Ivory pommel and a scabbard, wahat a great find. Congrats!

17th November 2021, 08:29 PM	#5
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,232	WOW!!! Is that wire work on the handle? I would like to see a close-up when you get it and to know if it is copper, brass silver, etc.; it looks to be wonderfully done.