Philippine weapons in Spanish museums

Navigator · 6th October 2010, 07:39 PM

What a wonderful thread!
Thanks for all your effort.

Are there any good collections in Manila that can be viewed by the public?

When I lived there I was privileged to visit the home of Ramon Tapales in White Plains. He had an outstanding collection.

But, at that time (1975-81), the museums in Manila and Baguio were a great disappointment.
All the good pieces were in private collections.

migueldiaz · 7th October 2010, 02:57 PM

Thanks for the comment. I'd say that even up to now, many excellent pieces continue to be in private collections.

I'm not familiar with Ramon Tapales. But I'll find out if he still keeps them. Thanks for the info.

Robert · 23rd October 2010, 06:42 AM

All that I can add is that I hope that your travels were as exciting and informative as you hoped they would be and to thank you for all the effort that you have put into sharing all of these wonderful photos with us here at the forum.

Robert

migueldiaz · 23rd October 2010, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

All that I can add is that I hope that your travels were as exciting and informative as you hoped they would be and to thank you for all the effort that you have put into sharing all of these wonderful photos with us here at the forum.

hi robert. it was a very successful trip. i got more than what i bargained for

and the staff from the spanish museums were all super helpful. thanks too for the note. regards.

6th October 2010, 07:39 PM	#1
Navigator Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10	What a wonderful thread! Thanks for all your effort. Are there any good collections in Manila that can be viewed by the public? When I lived there I was privileged to visit the home of Ramon Tapales in White Plains. He had an outstanding collection. But, at that time (1975-81), the museums in Manila and Baguio were a great disappointment. All the good pieces were in private collections.

7th October 2010, 02:57 PM	#2
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Thanks for the comment. I'd say that even up to now, many excellent pieces continue to be in private collections. I'm not familiar with Ramon Tapales. But I'll find out if he still keeps them. Thanks for the info.

23rd October 2010, 06:42 AM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	All that I can add is that I hope that your travels were as exciting and informative as you hoped they would be and to thank you for all the effort that you have put into sharing all of these wonderful photos with us here at the forum. Robert