ID on silver-mounted swords with serrated blades.

Dmitry · 22nd February 2014, 05:42 PM

These are out of my comfort zone.
The mounts are sterling silver. What is the exact attribution?
Thanks!

spiral · 22nd February 2014, 05:58 PM

Unusual!

The silverwork images look Burmese or Thai.

Spiral

Dmitry · 23rd February 2014, 06:40 AM

Yes, I thought Burma as well, when I saw the hilts, however I don't recall the Burmese blades of this shape (to me they almost look like some type of Indian temple sword blades), which imho may indicate that these were some type of ritual swords?

russel · 23rd February 2014, 07:47 AM

What is the thickness and bevel on the blades? They look rather thin.

VANDOO · 23rd February 2014, 09:48 AM

THEY ARE LIKELY PROCESSIONAL SWORDS TO BE CARRIED IN ADVANCE OF ANY ROYALTY IN PROCESSIONS AND SUCH. THEY ARE ALSO SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS BEARING SWORDS. THEY ARE USUALLY VERY LARGE AND HEAVY WITH POOR BALANCE AND NOT MUCH OF AN EDGE ON THE BLADES.
I AGREE THESE ARE LIKELY FROM THE THAI/BURMA AREA.

spiral · 23rd February 2014, 10:35 AM

I think I recall that there is a type of Burmese tribal Dancing Dha listed in Rawlsons Indian Arms,that has some shape similarities. {differences as well.}

I haven't got mine to hand but if so it might suggest Burma more than Thailand?

spiral

Cthulhu · 23rd February 2014, 07:45 PM

Are the grips really bending in opposite directions, or am I misreading the photo?
Regardless, quite nice looking pieces!

22nd February 2014, 05:42 PM	#1
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	ID on silver-mounted swords with serrated blades. These are out of my comfort zone. The mounts are sterling silver. What is the exact attribution? Thanks! Attached Images

23rd February 2014, 07:47 AM	#4
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	What is the thickness and bevel on the blades? They look rather thin. Last edited by russel; 23rd February 2014 at 08:31 PM. Reason: Typos

22nd February 2014, 05:58 PM	#2
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Unusual! The silverwork images look Burmese or Thai. Spiral

23rd February 2014, 06:40 AM	#3
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	Yes, I thought Burma as well, when I saw the hilts, however I don't recall the Burmese blades of this shape (to me they almost look like some type of Indian temple sword blades), which imho may indicate that these were some type of ritual swords?

23rd February 2014, 09:48 AM	#5
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	THEY ARE LIKELY PROCESSIONAL SWORDS TO BE CARRIED IN ADVANCE OF ANY ROYALTY IN PROCESSIONS AND SUCH. THEY ARE ALSO SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS BEARING SWORDS. THEY ARE USUALLY VERY LARGE AND HEAVY WITH POOR BALANCE AND NOT MUCH OF AN EDGE ON THE BLADES. I AGREE THESE ARE LIKELY FROM THE THAI/BURMA AREA.

23rd February 2014, 10:35 AM	#6
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	I think I recall that there is a type of Burmese tribal Dancing Dha listed in Rawlsons Indian Arms,that has some shape similarities. {differences as well.} I haven't got mine to hand but if so it might suggest Burma more than Thailand? spiral

23rd February 2014, 07:45 PM	#7
Cthulhu Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Valley, California Posts: 46	Are the grips really bending in opposite directions, or am I misreading the photo? Regardless, quite nice looking pieces!