second keris

Jean · 3rd November 2013, 12:35 PM

I agree with Detlef but personally I would wonder if the kendit band and gandar (sheath stem) are original or dyed and I would test it by filing a small corner (invisible if done carefully)...

Regards

Battara · 3rd November 2013, 07:03 PM

I agree with Jean. May be the natural fungus residue, may be painted.

David · 3rd November 2013, 07:57 PM

I personally wouldn't do any filing on this to try to ascertain anything. It is what it is regardless and why risk further damage to the dress. This may become clear during restoration if you take that path. The wrongko at least looks legit, can't tell on the stem or the hilt. But the wood at the base of the hilt looks like the same wood used on the wrongko to me if the wood grain tells us anything.

3rd November 2013, 12:35 PM	#1
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	I agree with Detlef but personally I would wonder if the kendit band and gandar (sheath stem) are original or dyed and I would test it by filing a small corner (invisible if done carefully)... Regards

3rd November 2013, 07:03 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	I agree with Jean. May be the natural fungus residue, may be painted.

3rd November 2013, 07:57 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	I personally wouldn't do any filing on this to try to ascertain anything. It is what it is regardless and why risk further damage to the dress. This may become clear during restoration if you take that path. The wrongko at least looks legit, can't tell on the stem or the hilt. But the wood at the base of the hilt looks like the same wood used on the wrongko to me if the wood grain tells us anything.