Moro armor - silver and horn

Bill M · 21st April 2008, 04:33 PM

My thanks to Jose for pointing out this seller!

The seller does not normally carry Philippine or Indonesian, but has some truly incredible (and expensive) India weapons. He mentioned that he sold one sword during the auction that was competing with the Timonium seminar for $20,000!

Here is a very heavy Moro cuirasse. Easily as heavy as an all-bronze Moro armor I have. I guess the weight is in the chain.

The plates are horn with silver decorations. A few old native repairs that I decided to leave as is. The chain is non-magnetic, so I suppose it is bronze or?

The armor is in surprisingly good condition. Apparent distortions in my pictures are because it is laying down. I am building an upright stand so it will display better.

ward · 21st April 2008, 10:50 PM

mail displays better on mannaquins. I would suggest a headless torso type no arms. It is a nice coat good centerpiece

Bill M · 22nd April 2008, 12:24 AM

Thanks, again, Ward.

I am looking for a mannequin. I need a young man/youth to fit the Filipino physique.

Maurice · 22nd April 2008, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Marsh

Thanks, again, Ward.

I am looking for a mannequin. I need a young man/youth to fit the Filipino physique.

OK Bill,

Sent it over by boat , when it arrives I'm physically fit :-)

Gavin Nugent · 22nd April 2008, 09:55 AM

Congrats Bill, a very nice piece. Do you still have room in the lions den?
I look forward to viewing it mounted in an upright position.

regards

Gav

David · 22nd April 2008, 03:04 PM

Hey Bill, why don't you just put it on the lion?

Ferguson · 23rd April 2008, 10:59 AM

Bill, that's just superb. Thanks for sharing.
Steve

Battara · 23rd April 2008, 10:08 PM

Why Bill you are so very welcome (grumble, grumble, envy, envy....) and congratulations on acquiring this piece! (grumble, grumble, grumble, envy, envy, envy......)

spiral · 23rd April 2008, 10:36 PM

A lovely & fascinating piece Bill! Thankyou for sharing.

Spiral

21st April 2008, 04:33 PM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Moro armor - silver and horn My thanks to Jose for pointing out this seller! The seller does not normally carry Philippine or Indonesian, but has some truly incredible (and expensive) India weapons. He mentioned that he sold one sword during the auction that was competing with the Timonium seminar for $20,000! Here is a very heavy Moro cuirasse. Easily as heavy as an all-bronze Moro armor I have. I guess the weight is in the chain. The plates are horn with silver decorations. A few old native repairs that I decided to leave as is. The chain is non-magnetic, so I suppose it is bronze or? The armor is in surprisingly good condition. Apparent distortions in my pictures are because it is laying down. I am building an upright stand so it will display better. Attached Images

22nd April 2008, 09:55 AM	#5
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Congrats Congrats Bill, a very nice piece. Do you still have room in the lions den? I look forward to viewing it mounted in an upright position. regards Gav

21st April 2008, 10:50 PM	#2
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	mail displays better on mannaquins. I would suggest a headless torso type no arms. It is a nice coat good centerpiece

22nd April 2008, 12:24 AM	#3
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Thanks, again, Ward. I am looking for a mannequin. I need a young man/youth to fit the Filipino physique.

22nd April 2008, 03:04 PM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,124	Hey Bill, why don't you just put it on the lion?

23rd April 2008, 10:59 AM	#7
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Bill, that's just superb. Thanks for sharing. Steve

23rd April 2008, 10:08 PM	#8
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	Why Bill you are so very welcome (grumble, grumble, envy, envy....) and congratulations on acquiring this piece! (grumble, grumble, grumble, envy, envy, envy......)

23rd April 2008, 10:36 PM	#9
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	A lovely & fascinating piece Bill! Thankyou for sharing. Spiral