16th July 2007, 06:16 PM | #1 |
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TUMBUK LADA IDENTIFICATION/INFORMATION
I bought this knife at an auction in Scotland about 12 years ago, recently (though this web site) discovered that it may be a Tumbuk Lada. Can anyone provide any other information (guesses are ok with me) on where/when?
I have larger pictures (more detail) but could not upload, if you would like to see them just ask. Thanks Steve |
18th July 2007, 02:02 PM | #2 |
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18th July 2007, 06:34 PM | #3 |
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What I can tell you is the "silver" looking mounts appear to be acutally white metal, also known as "german silver" or "nickel silver".
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18th July 2007, 07:57 PM | #4 |
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Thank you
By silver looking mounts are you refering to the scabbard? Sorry if I don't seem to know anything....it is because I don't and bought the knife because I liked it as opposed to any knowledge.
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18th July 2007, 09:54 PM | #5 |
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Hi Steve,
That's a nice one for a starter. Tumbok Lada. It comes from Sumatra. That's the where. When? If I look at the whole piece, I would say it has some age. I guess pre 1900. |
19th July 2007, 04:56 PM | #6 |
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Henk, thanks for the info, I would never have thought it was that old!
Steve |
25th July 2007, 01:35 AM | #7 |
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Steve,
Your's a Tumbuk Lada all right... I agree with Henk's opinion... A nice unique piece... Similar to this one... [ click here ] which was bought by Lew. Refer to this thread [ click here ]... for an earlier discussion... |
25th July 2007, 01:43 PM | #8 |
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Thanks
I would like to thank everyone for the information on my knife that until 2 weeks ago I didn't know anything about.
Any ideas on value? Thanks Again Steve |
25th July 2007, 01:55 PM | #9 |
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Ding Dong... you have PM.
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25th July 2007, 03:12 PM | #10 |
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Though i suspect that this may have been the topic of Alam Shah's PM to you i will still point out publically that it is against forum policy to assess value on the objects we post. I trust Alam Shah may have given you a good ballpark estimate in his PM though.
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25th July 2007, 07:14 PM | #11 |
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Sorry
Begging forgiveness, I missed that part of the rules of engagment and violate forum policy, please dis-regard.
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25th July 2007, 09:23 PM | #12 |
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I'm convinced your appologies are accepted.
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