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18th November 2023, 09:15 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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I'm with Detlef here - looks like a later (but old) resting scabbard.
The sword is antique. Nice example. BTW, I'm not fully certain that the wooden part of the hilt is original (it might well be!). Bling is common in SEA since a person is socially expected to show his/her status. Thus, there are more fancy examples and also more mundane pieces. Based on the blade and brass fittings, this seems to be of middle quality - the scabbard doesn't reflect this. Regards, Kai |
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18th November 2023, 10:46 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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Same thinking here, a replacement "resting scabbard" for storage and/or transport. The metal bands are usually to hold the wooden sides of the scabbard together in a humid climate hard on glued joins.
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24th November 2023, 07:22 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Room 101, Glos. UK
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Mine, for ref., slightly more decorative, also with a plain (replacement) scabbard. It'd be easy to add a thick cord wrapped dha style baldric for carry.
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30th November 2023, 09:13 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2017
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Thanks, everyone, for your comments. The resting or storage scabbard concept makes a lot of sense.
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