South American knives

Gavin Nugent · 3rd August 2013, 03:09 PM

I am often asked to share interesting things I have tucked away here and tonight I find myself with a little time to do so.

The attached images shows some knives and Bola from South America.
There have been many nice examples presented over time in these pages and I thought these worthy of the mix.

If I am on target, and those more learned might chime in, the knives from the top down appear to be from Chile, Argentina and Brazil.

The Chile is a very fine presentation example, for I suspect valour looking at the script but this may be customary when gifted? The Chile blade also shows names to the cartouches within the scroll work. The large one is a great working knife and the Brazilian example is a fine example of the type.

Gavin

Sajen · 3rd August 2013, 11:11 PM

Hi Gav,

thank you for sharing, beautiful examples!

Are the Bola balls from ivory?

Regards,

Detlef

russel · 4th August 2013, 12:32 AM

Can we please see some more pictures? Particularly of the Faca de Ponta.

Cheers, Russel

Gavin Nugent · 4th August 2013, 02:29 AM

Hi Detlef,

The bola are ivory and silver.

Hi Russel,

I should have time this week for images of the Faca de Ponta.

Gavin

Sajen · 4th August 2013, 05:06 AM

So the Bola is a dress piece and not for use? I also would like to see the blades.

Regards,

Detlef

Gavin Nugent · 4th August 2013, 05:48 AM

The Bola are certainly dress items but I've swung them around without throwing them and they feel like they would work very well if required.
I have seen others pictured in books, also of ivory and silver but with much age and wear from use....

Images of the knives when time permits.

laEspadaAncha · 4th August 2013, 08:50 AM

Wow Gav... I've never seen an ivory and silver bola before. That's quite a looker alright...

Cheers,
Chris

Gavin Nugent · 10th August 2013, 01:52 AM

Thanks Chris,

It isn't too hard to picture these hanging from the saddle of a very well dressed Gaucho, jingling along with the horses movements.

Gavin

Chris Evans · 10th August 2013, 03:13 AM

Gavin,

Nice collection.

Any chance of a photograph of the blades showing brand and any other inscriptions or features?

Cheers
Chris

Gavin Nugent · 11th August 2013, 11:23 AM

Hi Chris,

Just as soon as I can as most of my collections are currently in safe storage because we are selling our home...open houses and toys laying around....I am not very trusting in that respect :-)

Gav

Chris Evans · 11th August 2013, 02:06 PM

Hi Gav,

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwordsAntiqueWeapons

Hi Chris,

Just as soon as I can as most of my collections are currently in safe storage because we are selling our home...open houses and toys laying around....I am not very trusting in that respect :-)

Gav

Know the feeling and feel your pain - Been there and done it myself!

Cheers
Chris

3rd August 2013, 03:09 PM	#1
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	South American knives I am often asked to share interesting things I have tucked away here and tonight I find myself with a little time to do so. The attached images shows some knives and Bola from South America. There have been many nice examples presented over time in these pages and I thought these worthy of the mix. If I am on target, and those more learned might chime in, the knives from the top down appear to be from Chile, Argentina and Brazil. The Chile is a very fine presentation example, for I suspect valour looking at the script but this may be customary when gifted? The Chile blade also shows names to the cartouches within the scroll work. The large one is a great working knife and the Brazilian example is a fine example of the type. Gavin Attached Images

3rd August 2013, 11:11 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,783	Hi Gav, thank you for sharing, beautiful examples! Are the Bola balls from ivory? Regards, Detlef

4th August 2013, 12:32 AM	#3
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	Can we please see some more pictures? Particularly of the Faca de Ponta. Cheers, Russel

4th August 2013, 02:29 AM	#4
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Hi Detlef, The bola are ivory and silver. Hi Russel, I should have time this week for images of the Faca de Ponta. Gavin

4th August 2013, 05:06 AM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,783	So the Bola is a dress piece and not for use? I also would like to see the blades. Regards, Detlef

4th August 2013, 05:48 AM	#6
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	The Bola are certainly dress items but I've swung them around without throwing them and they feel like they would work very well if required. I have seen others pictured in books, also of ivory and silver but with much age and wear from use.... Images of the knives when time permits.

4th August 2013, 08:50 AM	#7
laEspadaAncha Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 608	Wow Gav... I've never seen an ivory and silver bola before. That's quite a looker alright... Cheers, Chris

10th August 2013, 01:52 AM	#8
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Thanks Chris, It isn't too hard to picture these hanging from the saddle of a very well dressed Gaucho, jingling along with the horses movements. Gavin

10th August 2013, 03:13 AM	#9
Chris Evans Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 682	Gavin, Nice collection. Any chance of a photograph of the blades showing brand and any other inscriptions or features? Cheers Chris

11th August 2013, 11:23 AM	#10
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Hi Chris, Just as soon as I can as most of my collections are currently in safe storage because we are selling our home...open houses and toys laying around....I am not very trusting in that respect :-) Gav