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Dear collectors,

March is here already
This month will see a small website change, being the addition of an appraisal link. This link will provide the details behind the free item identifications I will offer and there will also be a pay for service offered by a colleague who is a very good friend of mine. He will provide a very detailed documentation of your item/s pertaining to their history, along with an appraisal.

The Kelling Hall collection is all but released within the Gallery pages for display, the 4 spears and the basket hilt Pedang to follow soon and description updates will continue too. A new project is being undertaken with the support of fellow collectors. The Kelling Hall collection of Sumatran edged weapons will be released as a complete catalogue, currently in a 50-60 page format in late 2010/early 2011.
Upon completion of the catalogue, a number of the items will remain within my personal collections and the remainder of be moved to the For Sale page.

February saw a number of other special items arrive too, a very nice Shashka from Dagestan, circa 1900, several Chinese polearms, a stunning and very old Afican sword from the Mandinka communities of Western Africa that exhibits the most wonderful old tooled leather work in great condition for its age, a very nice Sulu Kris with an unusual straight gangya and a lovely scabbard, A very large and heavy Ram Dao,
a nice Dadao with original hilt bindings, another pair of early Shuang Jian with very nice blades, Navaja, more Keris, more Kukri and other interesting finds for release this month.
A few unusual Chinese weapons will be placed in my Gallery page for public viewing.

A collection from Italy has been put forth on the For sale page, all shipping will be from the EU. Some nice and unusual weapons within the link too.

All enquiries welcome and I look forward to what the rest of 2010 will reveal

Gavin Nugent
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The Kelling Hall collection.
Three large Aceh weapons boards being those of Dutch oil industrialist Sir Henri Deterding who founded Royal Dutch Shell.

The Kelling Hall collection.<br>Three large Aceh weapons boards being those of Dutch oil industrialist Sir Henri Deterding who founded Royal Dutch Shell.

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Important note, due to the gathering of data and further images for a catalogue publication, the release of this collection is on hold until further notice. Enquiries are still more than welcome.

On offer is the important collection of Aceh weaponry from Kelling Hall.

Seen within the next page are the weapons boards from the trophy room/sitting room of Kelling Hall. Two of the three boards can be seen in the upper right hand corner of the sitting room image and in further detail on the other three images attached.
Inventory updates of these boards can be found in the Gallery pages. Once all items are published in the Gallery pages I will then start to release the items in the For Sale page.
All weapons sold from these boards will come with a photograph of the sitting room and a photo of the board the item comes from, along with a short history outlining their important historical provenance.

A fully catalogued publication will also follow in late 2010.

Enquiries most welcome.

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Stock No..
s251


$795.00 USD

 



Ottoman Yataghan with thick Twistcore blade and silver inlay

Ottoman Yataghan with thick Twistcore blade and silver inlay

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A lovely Ottoman Yataghan with Turkish ribbon/twistcore blade.
This lovely old heavy fighting Yataghan is just under 74cms long with a fine Twistcore blade of 62cms. The blade has a thick T-spine running all the way to the tip.
To one side there are six Signatures in silver inlay, to the other there are designs, rosettes, stars and lines for the entire blade, these too are in silver.
The blade has a very nice twistcore pattern of 6 bars running the entire length with good control towards the tip were the core follows the profile of the blade.
One ear of the pommel is broken. The hilt also shows inlay.
Overall a very nice heavy fighting Yataghan with good weight.

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Stock No..
s252


$745.00 USD

 



Chinese sword,
Nationalist army,
Ring Pommel Dadao with
original scabbard

Chinese sword,<br>Nationalist army,<br>Ring Pommel Dadao with<br>original scabbard

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A very nice Dadao or Ring Dao used by Chinese Nationalist soldiers in the early 20th century
Except for the loss to part of the S-guard, this sword remains excellent condition through out considering the hard lives these old swords had.
Out of the sheath this piece measures 77cms from tip to tip, the broad curving blade is just under 52cms long, 5cms wide at the forte and over 7cms wide at the tip.
Complete with original back scabbard that remains in outstanding condition. All hilt binding also remains in outstanding condition with the red ring and dark blue to the hilt.
Another rare facet to this piece is an original old two tone cloth panel or flag attached to the hilt to be used as a tassle, perhaps military unit colours.

A rare find.

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Stock No..
s128


$2195.00

 



Bali Keris, extremely rare, painted and gilded Sheath (Sunggingan),
A complete and original outstanding example, museum quality

Bali Keris, extremely rare, painted and gilded Sheath (Sunggingan),<br>A complete and original outstanding example, museum quality

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Bali Keris, ex personal collection.
A very nice example of an extremely rare Bali keris.
This 19th century example of a gilded and painted bali keris is 67cms long in the sheath, 54cms long out with a blade just over 43cms long.
The dress of this Keris remains in very well presevered condition with most of the gilding remaining to the front, although worn to the rear. The painting too remains in very good condition to the front and is again worn to the rear. The oversize hilt also remains in very good condition with darker grain running through the middle of it.
The blade is very well made, displaying a wonderful old original stain. The well controlled pamor follows the cutting edge through to the tip and exhibits nice highlights to the centre of the blade too.
An extremely rare complete untouched example of a Bali Keris Sunggingan.

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Stock No..
s166


$425.00

 



Bali Keris, Antique blade, sheath and hilt in very good quality painted dress

Bali Keris, Antique blade, sheath and hilt in very good quality painted dress

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Rare Bali Keris, ex personal collection.
Antique blade hilt and sheath showing painting of Hindu symbolism and figures being painted in the late third, early fourth quarter of the 20th century. The painting to the sheath shows wonderful colour and detail and all facets are expertly painted.
This Bali Keris is 70cms long in the sheath, 54cms long out and has a blade just under 41cms long. The straight blade shows a nice pamor that will benefit from a proper clean and stain.
Over all in very good condition and regardless of the age of the painting, an original and complete, rare Bali Keris.

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Stock No..
s248


$135.00 USD

 



Mexican fighting knife,
19th century,
"Scorpion Tip"

Mexican fighting knife,<br>19th century,<br>Scorpion Tip

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A very nice Mexican Bowie style fighting knife.
A nice 19th century fighting knife known as a "Scorpion tip" fighting knife, sometimes referred to as the Mexican Bowie knife.
Overall this piece is just under 32cms with a 19cm blade that is marked C.Camaren. The blade also shows dotted geometric patterns.
An unusual knife that still carries a good edge and a nice beaded cross guard bend forward for a comfortable thumb grip.
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Stock No..
s247


$65.00 USD

 



Vintage Navaja with nickel silver fittings and a pipe tamper to the end

Vintage Navaja with nickel silver fittings and a pipe tamper to the end

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A nice old vintage Navaja with pipe tamper end.

To be updated further shortly.
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Stock No..
s243


$135.00 USD

 



African, Hutu Sickle sword

African, Hutu Sickle sword

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A nice example of a seldom seem sickle sword or "axe" from the Hutu tribes in Africa
This unusual weapon measures 68cms long with the handle being 14cms. The handle is nicely shaped with iron and copper spiral bound wrappings to support the weight of the shaft and head.
The 36cm long forged hexagonal shaft is topped with a unique "sickle" style head of approx 20cms in length.
A very well made traditional weapon from the central African Hutu tribes.
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Stock No..
s242


ON HOLD

 



African 'throwing knife',
Ingessana Sudan

African 'throwing knife',<br>Ingessana Sudan

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A nice old, well marked "throwing knife" from the Ingessana areas of the Sudan
This wonderful and seldom seen knife, though sword would be more appropriate, measures just under 75cms. Original old markings to both sides of the blade, small delamination to the outside edge.
The grip binding, although not original is certainly period, is well made and shows a wonderful patina.
A very nice large African "throwing knife" from the Sudan regions of Africa.
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Stock No..
s246


$1495.00 USD

 



Navaja, Exhibition Navaja by
Alvaro Garcia Albacete

Navaja, Exhibition Navaja by<br>Alvaro Garcia Albacete

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A large broad very rare Navaja by Alvaro Garcia of Albacete.
A large and rare exhibition Navaja from Albacete, made by Alvaro Garcia. Very early 20th centruy.
This gorgeous Navaja meansures just under 43cms open and 24cms closed with nice horn grip slabs, bolsters and backspring.
The blade has a large 11 tooth ratchet and is just under 19cms from the edge of the bolster, is razor sharp, has a raised medial ridge and a deep clipped point. This Navaja is both a wonderful exhibition piece and an outstanding fighting knife of good proportions with the balde being 5cms wide to the middle.
One side of the blade has a full floral cartouche to the majority of the blade, the other side shows another large cartouche with floral designs and a scrolled banner encasing the folloing script.

"Cuando acaricia mi mano"
"la cacha de esta navaja"
hasta los valientes tiem?lau"
"al ver mis bravas houzanas"

A very nice substantial Navaja of beautiful proportions.
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Stock No..
s129


By negotiation and offers

 



Private European collection of Weapons

Private European collection of Weapons

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On offer is a large diverse collection of weapons from a Private deceased estate in Italty.

Rather than buy this collection and have it shipped I am working on behalf of the owner to dispose of this collection through negotiation with interested parties.
Please find within the next page a number of nice swords and knives from various regions of the world.
Apart from stunning old origial pieces there are a number of entry level weapons too
There are lovely old shields, maces, belts, daggers, swords and old firearms. Pieces include an old Nimcha/Saif, 1767 Granediers sabre, Dhal, Pagan ritual dagger with silver hilt, Yataghan, Keris, all steel Halidie, Scottish basket hilt, Antique rifles and antique pistols, axes, Austro-Hungarian swords, Hungarian Hussars sabre, Katana, walking cane swords, various European swords, transitional rapier, Dadao, Shashka and others

Please indicate through email what items you may be interested in for further description, details and pricing.
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Stock No..
s249


$495.00 USD

 



Navaja, high quality blade marked CA with sunburst

Navaja, high quality blade marked CA with sunburst

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A very nice Navaja with makers mark.
A lovely well made Navaja made during the period in Spanish history when Navaja were banned from having locking devices to the blade.
An extremely well crafted Navaja of very high quality.
Overall the Navaja is 41cms with a lovely leaf shaped blade that is just under 20cms.
The blade has a very nice distal taper, a razor sharp edge, has strong needle point and is very high quality steel and is clearly marked "C.A" with a sunburst overhead, there is also a cresent mark to the blade, possibly for a finger nail but more likely a cresent moon to accompany the sun burst.
A very nice Navaja with a wonderful mellow patina.
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Stock No..
s218


$895.00 USD

 



Ram Dao, Nepal, Sacrificial sword

Ram Dao, Nepal, Sacrificial sword

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A very nice and rare sacrificial Ram Dao from Nepal.
Over measuring 80cms and weighing just under 2kgs, this is a massive piece to hold.
The hand carved hilt is 19cms and the blade from the rear of the "bolster" is 61cms.
The hilt shows wonderful age wear from much handling and the timber is supported at each end with brass ends. The pommel tip is iron that is shaped and domed with a 10mm peak where the tang is peened over.
The blade follows the the shape of the hilt being of a projectile shape 25mm in diameter. This projectile shape enters the main body of the broad thick blade. The spine measures approx 8mm with a nice distal taper through to the tip and the cutting edge, it is also inlayed with 33 brass lines every 10mm.
At the widest point the blade is 8cm. The left side of the blade shows floral and geometric lines along the top edge for 38cms, they then end in a stylised Makara head. These decorations are also inlayed with brass lines.
The right side of the blade shares these same decorations with the addition of the Trisula marking to the forte and a lotus flower to the middle.
Both sides also carry and very nice eye decoration with clear eye lashes and eye brows. The eyes are inlayed brass that are raised above the blades surface. Both the pupil and the eye brow are filled with an old black resin.
An example of this weapon can be found with the pages or the "The Gods of War" by Donald J LaRocca, being the example held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
A large and rare Ram Dao.
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Stock No..
s165


$1195.00 USD

 



Persian Shamshir
Pattern blade

Persian Shamshir

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A nice old Persian Shamshir with pattern blade.
A nice complete old Persian Shamshir in Sudanese monitor lizard dress.
Beneath the monitor lizard skin there is a complete and original scabbard with both suspension fittings remaining in tact too. From the places where the scabbard can ve viewed beneath the lizard skin, the outer leather covering to the scabbard aslo appears to be in place.
Gold paint covers the hilt and langet, then it appears black paint or resin then covers the hilt slabs. The gold paint is old as there showing a green patina to one side, consistant with old paint that used to have a high metal content in it. With the sword being in monitor lizard skin and the hilt appearing in gold and that it is a Persian Shamshir, one could say this sword was most likely a status piece of a Sudanese cheiftan or experienced warrior.
No pitting to the blade. The blade is a nice thick sturdy well forged blade that shows clear forging folds along the blade and the cutting edge.
Overall a nice complete hard to find sword at a very good price, in very good condition and with a most unusual history.

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Stock No..
s157


$1495.00 USD

 



Soviet Russian Cossack Shashka and scabbard with Mosin-Nagant Bayonet, fine condition, dated 1909

Soviet Russian Cossack Shaska and scabbard with Mosin-Nagant Bayonet, fine condition, dated 1909

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Shashka, Shashqua, Shashqa, Russian Dragoon Sabre dated 1909.
A very nice and complete example of Russian Dragoon Sabre with its original Mosin-Nagant Bayonet.
Overall in the scabbard, this fine sword is 103cms long. Out it is an impressive 101cms.
The sword remains in very good conditon, as does the scabbard and bayonet. A small amount of pitting if found on the tip of the blade.
Clear Cryllic and armoury markings are found on the scabbard, bayonet, blade and sword fittings as seen in the photos.
A very nice large complete Russian sabre in very good condition.

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Stock No..
s232


$145.00 USD

 



Java Keris 1,
a very nice dress Keris,
20th century.

Java Keris 1,<br>a very nice dress Keris,<br>20th century.

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A very nice Java dress Keris.
A beautiful "modern" Keris is nice dress.
A very good blade showing nice clear patterns.
The scabbard appears to be older than the blade.
Wonderful craftsmanship and in very good condition.
A very nice 20th century Keris that appears to be approx 30 years old.
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Stock No..
s231


$145.00 USD

 



Java Keris 2,
a very nice dress Keris,
20th century.

Java Keris 2,<br>a very nice dress Keris,<br> 20th century.

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Java dress Keris.
A very nice Java dress Keris.
A beautiful Keris with good weight and an older looking blade.
A very good straight blade showing nice clear patterns, of a good thickness and showing some patination.
The scabbard is in very good order and is quite attractiive
Wonderful craftsmanship and in very good condition.
A very nice 20th century Keris
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Stock No..
s137


$425.00 USD

 



Barong, large heavy moro sword with original scabbard, 19th century.

Barong, large heavy moro sword with original scabbard, 19th century.

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A large 19th century fighting Barong.
This lovely Moro Datu large working/fighting sword of a measures 62cms long in the original timber scabbard, 59cms out and carries a blade just under 42cms.
The the finely carved bunti wood hilt has losses to the Kakatua tip, most likely this sword would have been 61cms overall.
The blade shows a spine approx 8mm thick, the blade surfaces show a nice pattern steel, the edges are razor sharp and the tip is full.
The original scabbard is a perfect fit with rattan binding to the tip and small losses to the throat area.
For comparable Datu fighting swords, please view figure 20, page 37 of Robert Cato's book Morro Swords.
A nice complete fighting sword from the Philippines.

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Stock No..
s228


$495.00 USD

 



Kukri, large Indian fighting Kukri, Steel hilt wilt Koftgari, 19th century.

Kukri, large Indian fighting Kukri, Steel hilt wilt Koftgari, 19th century.

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A very rare Indian Kukri.
A seldom seen Indian all steel Kukri with silver Koftgari to the hilt.
Just under 49cms in the sheath, 48cms out with a 37cm blade with an 8mm spine.
The scabbard, although in very worn condition and seperated, is the original scabbard to this Kukri.
Very comfortable in the hand with a nice forward weight.
The blade is clearly forged and is hollow ground.
The hilt is a very unusual steel design, is well decorated and retains a lot of its original Koftgari.
A very nice and rare fighting Kukri, examples like this are rarely seen.

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Stock No..
s229


$195.00 USD

 



Kukri, large 19th century fighting Kukri.

Kukri, large 19th century fighting Kukri.

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A lovely old fighting Kukri.
A good long heavy fighting Kukri with steel bolster that is just under 48cms with a 37cms blade with a spine a little under 10mm.
Timber hilt, original scabbard.
The blade shows an all over grey patina and light peppering to the entire blade as seen in the images.
A well priced fighting example from the late 19th century.

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Stock No..
s230


$745.00 USD

 



Kukri, HUGE battle Kukri, pattern welded blade, old wooden box style scabbard, very nice piece.

Kukri, HUGE battle Kukri, pattern welded blade, old wooden box style scabbard, very nice piece.

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A huge late 19th, early 20th century battle Kukri.
This massive example measures 58cms in the scabbard and 55cms out with a 44cm pattern welded blade that is approx 10mm across the spine.
The hilts are in fine condition with nice checkering to the pommel of the Kukri.
The scabbard shows 4 very clear and purposed placed inscribed lines, perhaps in the tradition of legends, this is the number of lives this old warrior has taken in the hands of its original owner.
A rare and hard to find size, complete with old wooden box style scabbard and companion knives.
Examples of this size and quality are seldom seen.

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Stock No..
s227


$495.00 USD

 



Kukri, stunning south Indian Makara headed Kukri

Kukri, stunning south Indian Makara headed Kukri

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To be updated shortly.

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Stock No..
s212


$695.00 USD

 



Dha, Burma, 19th century, ivory hilt, very nice blade.

Dha, Burma, 19th century, ivory hilt, very nice blade.

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Burmese Dha, a beautiful fighting sword, 19th century.
A fine and heavy fighting sword from the mid to late 19th century.
Overall in the scabbard it measures 78cms, out it is a little over 76cms with a quality just under 56cms long.
The hilt is Ivory with a fine checkered grip carved to the surface topped with geometric chevron design to each end. Stable cracks with no losses or movement as is common with old ivory.
All fittings are silver and uncleaned. Whilst the silver scabbard throat and four rings remain tothe scabbard, there is loss to the silver fitting on the end of the scabbard and several other rings that bound the scabbard. The scabbard is a beautifully grained timber and remains in tact.
The heavy fighting blade is superb. The spine dips and is flat for the 9cms and then raises to the pronounced ridge running through to the full tip. Being nearly 12mm thick at the hilt, the spine also displays copper inserts. The face of the blade at the hilt, too both sides, there are flower motifs with a large brass inserted centre in which sits a copper centre. Forward of these motifs is a bird on a wreath, most likely a Phoenix.
The blade itself is fully hollow ground to both sides, retains a good edge and shows light pitting to some areas of the blade towards the tip.
Overall a very fine Dha with very unusual markings, most likely a one off production unique in nature that is both a capable fighter and a symbol of Prestege in the day.

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Stock No..
s063


$1495.00 USD

 



Uzbekistan dagger with good provenance, 18th century.

Uzbekistan dagger with good provenance, 18th century.

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A very nice high quality antique dagger with good provenance.
Attached to this piece is a collector's/presentation tag from June 1910 stating the previous owners details and noting the piece as a Russian Dagger. The previous owner prior to 1910 was a Professor, other details to be noted upon sale to the new custodian.
34cms overall with a stunning hollow ground blade 24cms long including the bolster. The blade drops subtlely forward whilst the hilt curves downward towards the eared pommel.
The blade shows wonderful flowing ribbon patterns through the steel and is in excellent condition. The hilt wears walrus ivory hilt slabs, each pinned in 4 places with iron pins.
Delicate and detailed gold koftgari flowers and vines decorate the bolsters and traces of gold are found on the top rear and userside of the spine.
Extremely well crafted with a balance point at the bolster.

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Stock No..
s087


$600.00 USD

 



Dua Lalan, Toraja, Central Sulawesi

Dua Lalan, Toraja, Central Sulawesi

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A rare Dua Lalan, Toraja, Central Sulawesi
This rare antique sword is from the Mountainous regions of Central Sulawesi.
68cms overall in the scabbard, 65cms out. The thick straight 45cm blade shows a lovely pamor and flares to 4cms wide at the tip, capable of deliverying a mightly blow.
The nicely carved horn hilt shows tribal geometric patterns and is rattan bound toward the blade. The wood scabbard is also bound in rattan and carries a horn stopper to the base.

"Dua Lalan" comes from its double useage, to either slaughter buffaloes for funeral sacrifice or to slaughter humans during times of war.
Similar swords can be seen in Albert G. Van Zonneveld, Traditional Weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago, page 43.

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Stock No..
s014


$165.00 USD

 



Bhutanese, Tibetan knife/dagger with a very nice repousse scabbard showing The Eight Auspicious symbols of Buddhism.

Bhutanese, Tibetan knife/dagger with a very nice repousse scabbard showing The Eight Auspicious symbols of Buddhism.

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Tibet or Bhutan knife of the early 20th century.
This well crafted locally made knife appears to be from the 1920/30s.
A good working blade made from an old file with a strong razor sharp edge. Solid horn grip. The finely detailed scabbard is made from low grade nickel silver also known as German silver.
The repousse work on the sheath is very well done for local handy crafts and shows in good detail the Eight Auspicious symbols of Buddhism.
Overall in the sheath it is 36cm, out 35.5cms witha 24cms blade.
A nice and unusual example of a knife/dagger from the region.

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Stock No..
s149


$475.00 USD

 



Antique Dha, Burma, with old rope suspension.

Antique Dha, Burma, with old rope suspension.

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Antique sword, Burmese Dha.
In the scabbard, this dha is 92cms long, out it is 85cms with a 53cms blade.
The deep bellied blade is in outstanding original condition free from damage. Nice distal taper to the spine that is also flat until until about 25cms from the tip where a raised ridge rises towards the sharp upswept tip. From forte to tip this blade is razor sharp and exhibits subtle laminations to the cutting edge.
Overall the silver work is bumped and creased in places with a couple of splits where the susension rope attaches. The silver filigree work is fully in tact bar one small piece on a lower fitting. The hilt has its complete original wire mesh grip fully intact, the large lotus bud pommel also has slight damage as seen in the images.
Overall a great example in good condition for its age with a nice old original suspension rope.

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Stock No..
s204


$135.00 USD

 



African Axe, Songe currency axe

African Axe, Songe currency axe

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A very nice example of a Songe axe.
Just on 40cms tall, this axe has a lovely thick forged axe head with forge rolled upper and lower edges, nice crisp beveled cutting edge and geometric designs and piercings to the main portion of the blade.
The entire shaft is covered in stitched Waran(monitor lizard) skin that remains in excellent condition with a few small losses.
These axes are both a symbol of prestige and also used as currency.
A nice example.

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Stock No..
s052


$235.00 USD

 



Museum Quality Antique Throwing club

Museum Quality Antique Throwing club

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A stunning Antique Throwing / missile club, 68cms overall.
This club is a stunning deep red/black coloured hard wood, free from cracks and damage with a very nice age patina, most likely African in origin.
The heavy 13cms missile head tapers to the shaft and the shaft narrows towards the end where there is an old piece of hide strung through what I guess is a hole attaching a carrying loop.
Clearly very old and hand carved. When in the hand, it has a feel of deadly accuracy.
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Stock No..
s102


$155.00 USD

 



Chinese Dadao with cup guard

Chinese Dadao with cup guard

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An Early 20th century Military Dadao.
92 cms tip to tip with a 60cms blade. The deep curved blade with pronounced back ridge show a brown rust patina all over, has two well cut fullers both sides of the blade and chips to the cutting edge near the percussion point. There is a piercing to the back of the raised ridge, often noted as being a point of attachment of a strap that is slung between this point and the ring dao, much like a rifle would be slung. The large cup guard measures 95mm across.
Timber grip slabs and original wrap have long since disappeared though there is a small example of the original binding still present to the ring.
This piece would with some effort clean up to be a very nice example of a seldom seen Early 20th century fighting sword.
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Stock No..
s167


$110.00 USD

 



Konda knife, Africa.

Konda knife, Africa.

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African knife/short sword, Konda tribes.
Overall 44cms, wooden hilt with a nice shaped blade with a thinner waist and flared tip.
Wooden handle with small losses.
A nice old African knife with nice patina.

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Stock No..
s094


$155.00 USD

 



Antique Tulwar, Nice Fighting Sword

Antique Tulwar, Nice Fighting Sword

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A good 19th century Indian Tulwar.
A nice old dark age patina, free of any major rust, pitting or damages.
overall 88cms long with a broad 76cms forged blade with sharpened back edge, nice fullering cut very well and hollow ground to the cutting edge. Eye lash marks to one side of the blade.
Nice sweeping curve to the blade, a couple of minor combat knocks to the sharpened back edge.
A nice old honest fighter from the 19th century in good order.

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Stock No..
s145


$495.00 USD

 



Nice Heavy old Fighting Dha with Ivory Hilt

Nice Heavy old Fighting Dha with Ivory Hilt

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A nice old fighting sword from the Burma regions.
Ivory hilt, brass and silver bound, loss of the pommel cap being an easy replacement if interested in restoration.
Overall the sword in the scabbard is 76cms long, out 75cms with a thick heavy forged blade 54cms in length.
In untouched condition, both the blade and the hilt will clean up very well if desired. Complete with scabbard that appears to have received a black stain to it when made. Scabbard is complete and free from damage.
A good honest old fighting sword in very good order for its age.

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Stock No..
s135


$300.00 USD

 



Heavy Pre-WWI MarkI style Kukri

Heavy Pre-WWI MarkI style Kukri

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A nice old pre-WWI MarkI style Kukri with full tail tang.
To the butt of the Pommel are old original British sold out of service markings with the double broad arrow.
Strong hollow ground blade of 35cms, overall the Kukri is 46cms.
The small square nut indicative of the MarkI style, perhaps a small unit purchase and the precursor to the WWI MarkI Kukri.
A nice old Kukri complete with scabbard but lacking the companion knives.

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Stock No..
s124


$165.00 USD

 



Java Keris with nice pierced Pendok

Miniture Silver Dha

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A very nice Keris from Java with a nice pierced and red lacquered Pendok.
49cms long in the scabbard, the Keris is 43cms out with a nice old pamor blade of 35cms.
Overall a very attractive piece.

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Stock No..
s122


$325.00 USD

 



Very old Naga Dao

Very old Naga Dao

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An old and very nice complete Naga Dao.
The very heavy flaring blade measures 47cms long with the sword being 62cms long.
The deadly blade does show lovely laminations with return hairpins.
Total length on the scabbard is 81cms.
15cms wooden hilt is bound with braided rattan and still shows much of its black resin coating too.
A classic head hunters sword complete with original scabbard.
Very good condition.

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Stock No..
s057


$1150.00 USD

 



Fine Chinese Oxtail Sabre

Fine Chinese Oxtail Sabre

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A very nice antique Chinese Oxtail sabre with original scabbard and fittings.
This is a rare style of sabre not often seen today and it is in very good condition overall for such a fighting weapon, free of any major nicks bends or losses.
Overall 100cms in the scabbard, out of the scabbard, 93cms long, the blade being 75cms long. Thick spine with nice taper to the tip and cutting edge. Iron cup guard, brass hilt fittings and original wrap. The scabbard covering is most unusual and I beleive it to be eel skin as it is finer than paper.A lovely and rare fighting sword from the boxer rebellion period. There is one small fault, one of the suspension bands has come away from the suspension bar, a very easy fix for some one with the time.
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