Moro keris without clamps

kai · 31st December 2006, 05:24 PM

Hello Paolo,

Please leave it as is - IMHO it wouldn't make any sense to dress this Malay blade in Moro fittings. I also think this is a really nice piece - if Alam Shah doesn't grab it, send me a PM, too...

Perhaps Adni could comment on dating Malay kris? I'd guess at 1st half of 20th century with possibly later fittings. However, if this happens to be a presentation piece for a British officer which was well kept in a collection outside SE Asia, the blade could be older (and/or fittings possibly original).

Regards,
Kai

David · 31st December 2006, 05:33 PM

I absolutely agree, Paolo, i wouldn't change a thing. This is both a beautiful and correct ensemble and you are lucky to own it....but you could but me third on that list if you decide not to keep it.

CharlesS · 1st January 2007, 05:05 PM

By "composite" I simply mean all the pieces were likely not "born together"....nothing more.

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31st December 2006, 05:24 PM	#1
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Paolo, Please leave it as is - IMHO it wouldn't make any sense to dress this Malay blade in Moro fittings. I also think this is a really nice piece - if Alam Shah doesn't grab it, send me a PM, too... Perhaps Adni could comment on dating Malay kris? I'd guess at 1st half of 20th century with possibly later fittings. However, if this happens to be a presentation piece for a British officer which was well kept in a collection outside SE Asia, the blade could be older (and/or fittings possibly original). Regards, Kai

31st December 2006, 05:33 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,282	I absolutely agree, Paolo, i wouldn't change a thing. This is both a beautiful and correct ensemble and you are lucky to own it....but you could but me third on that list if you decide not to keep it.

1st January 2007, 05:05 PM	#3
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	By "composite" I simply mean all the pieces were likely not "born together"....nothing more.