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Post by MastrJack on Nov 24, 2022 0:41:21 GMT
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Post by mrbadexample on Nov 24, 2022 14:08:29 GMT
What counts as antique is a great question with these. Rehilting happens with these, but the deep acid etch they put on the blade can make it hard to tell. Hopefully, someone more knowledgeable will come along, but it looks like an older blade with new clothes. How much older, I have no idea, but there looks to be signs of prior wear and corrosion. It’s nice either way.
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Post by randomnobody on Nov 24, 2022 14:16:40 GMT
Far from am expert, though I've very briefly looked into these. Blade itself looks the part of an antique, based on patina etc. Furniture may be pretty old, itself, just well-maintained. Could also be newer, hard to say. There's a Facebook group that could tell you more: m.facebook.com/groups/2036263149920658/Similarly, the Viking Sword forums have aKeris section: www.vikingsword.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=11These guys know a LOT more than I do, and probably more than anybody else on this forum.
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Post by MastrJack on Nov 25, 2022 14:56:12 GMT
Thank you all for the comments and referral to the FBook group; they are very knowledgeable over there!
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Post by eastman on Nov 25, 2022 16:04:06 GMT
what was the opinion over there? (for those of us who don't bookface)
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Post by randomnobody on Nov 25, 2022 17:03:34 GMT
what was the opinion over there? (for those of us who don't bookface) Just checked the group. Seems like it's an old blade, average (not great, not terrible) quality, but re-dressed as a piece of a dancer's kit.
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Post by MastrJack on Nov 25, 2022 19:10:58 GMT
what was the opinion over there? (for those of us who don't bookface) It's a Bali Kris; likely an older blade, but not in very good condition - "the blade is worn as pamor touches the edge". Likely a re-dressed Dancer Kris for tourist market during the 70's. The blade seems to be an interesting old one.
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Post by eastman on Nov 25, 2022 20:23:05 GMT
wouldn't be the first time an old blade was mounted in new furniture. based on the age of the blade should be a good item for a collection.
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