A Mandaya dagger for comment

Sajen · 16th March 2015, 02:26 PM

It seems that the dagger has had once a silver band at least in the middle of the handle between the both rattan bands, there are two small holes where the band was attached.

Sajen · 2nd May 2015, 05:47 PM

Here a picture from the restored dagger. In my opinion Robert have done a great job. He have closed the both cracks in the wood, have given back the hilt the missing horn and attached the supposedly missing silver bands.

Battara · 3rd May 2015, 12:20 AM

Very nice! And nice job Robert! Glad this is restored.

Oh yes on the question on feathers, not feathers but dyed rattan.

Sajen · 3rd May 2015, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Oh yes on the question on feathers, not feathers but dyed rattan.

Dyed cotton, this is was Robert found when he opened the rope in up. So he attached new red dyed cotton there.

Regards,
Detlef

VANDOO · 3rd May 2015, 02:18 AM

A EXCELLENT RESTORATION WHEN THE SILVER GETS A LITTLE PATINA IT WILL BE PERFECT. CLOSING THE CRACKS IN THE WOOD IS OFTEN THE MOST DIFFICULT. NICELY DONE.

Rick · 3rd May 2015, 03:04 PM

Hi Detlef, is the Robert you refer to as the person who restored this our own Robert the forum member/moderator ?

Sajen · 3rd May 2015, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

Hi Detlef, is the Robert you refer to as the person who restored this our own Robert the forum member/moderator ?

Hi Rick,
yes it is our member Robert who has done this excellent job!

Rick · 3rd May 2015, 04:44 PM

Way to go Robert !
I had no idea you were doing resto's .
Great job !

Robert · 4th May 2015, 05:59 AM

Jose, Detlef Vandoo and Rick, Thank you all for your kind words on the work I have done on the Mandaya dagger. I am very happy that it has met with your approval. I really enjoyed doing what I could to try to give it back some its former glory. Thank you all again and remember Detlef, if you ever get tired of looking at it I would love to add it to my own collection.

Best,
Robert

16th March 2015, 02:26 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,422	It seems that the dagger has had once a silver band at least in the middle of the handle between the both rattan bands, there are two small holes where the band was attached. Attached Images

2nd May 2015, 05:47 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,422	Here a picture from the restored dagger. In my opinion Robert have done a great job. He have closed the both cracks in the wood, have given back the hilt the missing horn and attached the supposedly missing silver bands. Attached Images

3rd May 2015, 12:20 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,346	Very nice! And nice job Robert! Glad this is restored. Oh yes on the question on feathers, not feathers but dyed rattan.

3rd May 2015, 02:18 AM	#5
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	A EXCELLENT RESTORATION WHEN THE SILVER GETS A LITTLE PATINA IT WILL BE PERFECT. CLOSING THE CRACKS IN THE WOOD IS OFTEN THE MOST DIFFICULT. NICELY DONE.

3rd May 2015, 03:04 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Hi Detlef, is the Robert you refer to as the person who restored this our own Robert the forum member/moderator ?

3rd May 2015, 04:44 PM	#8
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Way to go Robert ! I had no idea you were doing resto's . Great job !

4th May 2015, 05:59 AM	#9
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Jose, Detlef Vandoo and Rick, Thank you all for your kind words on the work I have done on the Mandaya dagger. I am very happy that it has met with your approval. I really enjoyed doing what I could to try to give it back some its former glory. Thank you all again and remember Detlef, if you ever get tired of looking at it I would love to add it to my own collection. Best, Robert