Bolo just ended in Ebay

carlos · 2nd March 2013, 03:21 PM

This item just ended in the Ebay, a beatiful bolo from Philippines, I love this type of handles.
The sheath is in poor condition but I think is a good piece in general. The metal pieces in handle seems brass or maybe dirty silver?
I put pictures of the auction.
best regards

carlos

Robert · 2nd March 2013, 06:58 PM

Hello Carlos, Yes this does have what looks to be a very beautifully carved water buffalo horn hilt. It is a shame however that it seems as though both sides of the guard have been be broken off. The scabbard even if it is in poor condition is at least still there as most are completely missing. The fitting to me look to be made of brass and not silver though I could very easily be wrong. I was watching this and planning on placing a bid later in the auction when it suddenly ended. Are you by chance the one who ended up with this very nice item? If you are, my congratulations to you for your new addition to your collection.

Best,
Robert

Sajen · 3rd March 2013, 11:09 PM

Nice piece also when the two pieces from the guard are missing. Also think that the fittings are from brass.

Regards,

Detlef

VANDOO · 4th March 2013, 04:05 AM

THIS DOES LOOK LIKE THE EXCELLENT WORK DONE ON THE BOLOS FROM LUZON. BUT THE BLADE DOES NOT FIT WITH WHAT I USUALLY REFER TO AS A BOLO, PERHAPS ONE WITH MORE KNOWLEGE OF PHILIPPINE WEAPONS CAN SUPPLY THE CORRECT NAME FOR THIS PARTICULAR FORM.
THE CLOSEST RESEMBLENCE TO YOUR BLADE I FOUND WAS SIMPLY IDENTIFIED AS LUMAD SWORD. THE SECOND PICTURE IS OF A ITAK SWORD 21.75IN. LONG, BUT THE BLADE IS DIFFERENT FROM YOUR ITEM.

carlos · 4th March 2013, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

Hello Carlos, Yes this does have what looks to be a very beautifully carved water buffalo horn hilt. It is a shame however that it seems as though both sides of the guard have been be broken off. The scabbard even if it is in poor condition is at least still there as most are completely missing. The fitting to me look to be made of brass and not silver though I could very easily be wrong. I was watching this and planning on placing a bid later in the auction when it suddenly ended. Are you by chance the one who ended up with this very nice item? If you are, my congratulations to you for your new addition to your collection.

Best,
Robert

Hello Robert
Yes, Im the new owner of this sword, the engraved horn handle are my passion.
thanks for your comments

carlos

2nd March 2013, 03:21 PM	#1
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 738	Bolo just ended in Ebay This item just ended in the Ebay, a beatiful bolo from Philippines, I love this type of handles. The sheath is in poor condition but I think is a good piece in general. The metal pieces in handle seems brass or maybe dirty silver? I put pictures of the auction. best regards carlos Attached Images Last edited by carlos; 2nd March 2013 at 06:23 PM.

4th March 2013, 04:05 AM	#4
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	THIS DOES LOOK LIKE THE EXCELLENT WORK DONE ON THE BOLOS FROM LUZON. BUT THE BLADE DOES NOT FIT WITH WHAT I USUALLY REFER TO AS A BOLO, PERHAPS ONE WITH MORE KNOWLEGE OF PHILIPPINE WEAPONS CAN SUPPLY THE CORRECT NAME FOR THIS PARTICULAR FORM. THE CLOSEST RESEMBLENCE TO YOUR BLADE I FOUND WAS SIMPLY IDENTIFIED AS LUMAD SWORD. THE SECOND PICTURE IS OF A ITAK SWORD 21.75IN. LONG, BUT THE BLADE IS DIFFERENT FROM YOUR ITEM. Attached Images Last edited by VANDOO; 4th March 2013 at 04:24 AM.

2nd March 2013, 06:58 PM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Carlos, Yes this does have what looks to be a very beautifully carved water buffalo horn hilt. It is a shame however that it seems as though both sides of the guard have been be broken off. The scabbard even if it is in poor condition is at least still there as most are completely missing. The fitting to me look to be made of brass and not silver though I could very easily be wrong. I was watching this and planning on placing a bid later in the auction when it suddenly ended. Are you by chance the one who ended up with this very nice item? If you are, my congratulations to you for your new addition to your collection. Best, Robert

3rd March 2013, 11:09 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,787	Nice piece also when the two pieces from the guard are missing. Also think that the fittings are from brass. Regards, Detlef