Philippine Insurrection Sword and something else

drac2k · 10th August 2014, 10:08 PM

I just received 2 items that I won at auction.The one sword is 23" and what I believe to be a Philippine Insurrection Sword,and the other item is a very large dagger(15.5 "), which I originally thought was also Philippine, but now, I am not so sure. The dagger has Mediterranean flavor to it, which could be the Spanish influence, but the leather on the scabbard looks like the same leather on some of my kindjals.The sheath also looks like it might have had a round finial on the end which could place it in the Caucasus region.
Any opinions would be appreciated .

Sajen · 10th August 2014, 11:16 PM

Both are from Luzon IMHO. Other would be able to tell you more about them. Very good grab.

Regards,
Detlef

Ian · 10th August 2014, 11:26 PM

I agree with Detlef. Both are from Luzon and around 1900 for the time of manufacture.

Ian.

Robert · 10th August 2014, 11:42 PM

I also agree, both are from Luzon and date from the late 1800's to early 1900's. My congratulation to you for winning these very nice items. I especially like the sword with the clenched fist horn hilt. Was it an ebay item? If so I need to start spending more time looking than I have been lately.

Best,
Robert

drac2k · 10th August 2014, 11:59 PM

Yes it was and a bargain at that ; I left ebay for awhile and just happened on these.

Shakethetrees · 11th August 2014, 05:18 AM

Very nice pieces!

The workmanship in my opinion does indeed look Philippine.

mdp10003 · 13th August 2014, 08:54 AM

I have a 1st Philippine Republic dagger whose scabbard looks very similar to yours. The brass on my scabbard has the seal of the First Republic (mythical sun and 3 stars), but otherwise looks very similar to yours. Nice pieces!

drac2k · 13th August 2014, 03:29 PM

Very ,very nice dagger, you are right and I can see that there is a ball missing on the end of my scabbard .The seal on your dagger and the scroll work make yours especially nice !

10th August 2014, 10:08 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,230	Philippine Insurrection Sword and something else I just received 2 items that I won at auction.The one sword is 23" and what I believe to be a Philippine Insurrection Sword,and the other item is a very large dagger(15.5 "), which I originally thought was also Philippine, but now, I am not so sure. The dagger has Mediterranean flavor to it, which could be the Spanish influence, but the leather on the scabbard looks like the same leather on some of my kindjals.The sheath also looks like it might have had a round finial on the end which could place it in the Caucasus region. Any opinions would be appreciated . Attached Images

10th August 2014, 11:42 PM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	I also agree, both are from Luzon and date from the late 1800's to early 1900's. My congratulation to you for winning these very nice items. I especially like the sword with the clenched fist horn hilt. Was it an ebay item? If so I need to start spending more time looking than I have been lately. Best, Robert Attached Images

13th August 2014, 08:54 AM	#7
mdp10003 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 28	Definitely 1st Philippine Republic dagger I have a 1st Philippine Republic dagger whose scabbard looks very similar to yours. The brass on my scabbard has the seal of the First Republic (mythical sun and 3 stars), but otherwise looks very similar to yours. Nice pieces! Attached Images

10th August 2014, 11:16 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,779	Both are from Luzon IMHO. Other would be able to tell you more about them. Very good grab. Regards, Detlef

10th August 2014, 11:26 PM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,198	I agree with Detlef. Both are from Luzon and around 1900 for the time of manufacture. Ian.

10th August 2014, 11:59 PM	#5
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,230	Yes it was and a bargain at that ; I left ebay for awhile and just happened on these.

11th August 2014, 05:18 AM	#6
Shakethetrees Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 363	Very nice pieces! The workmanship in my opinion does indeed look Philippine.

13th August 2014, 03:29 PM	#8
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,230	Very ,very nice dagger, you are right and I can see that there is a ball missing on the end of my scabbard .The seal on your dagger and the scroll work make yours especially nice !