Stock No..
s277

Unique Chinese sword
8-ring Dao
Bagua engravings
A remarkable martial sword
Provenanced Peking sword

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A remarkable and very rare, likely unique Martial sword, China circa 1900 or earlier with provenance.

This Chinese Dao was captured during the Boxer uprising, circa 1900, by Brigadier General G.H.Turner. It was later Donated by his daughters, the Turner sisters, and if I recall correctly a Yacht club in Victoria and later sold as public display laws changed.
The sword is a thick and heavy bladed sabre with a profile that resembles early German and European Falchions, in particular, the 15th century example seen in "Stones Glossary", page 224.
The 57cms blade is near 5cms tall at the forte and 1cms thick. It widens to 10cms just forward of the eight brass rings seen on the spine.
Each side has twin upswept fullers just below the eight rings sitting in the pierced spine. Below these fullers are two dragons chasing a flaming pearl. To the forte of each side are the Bagua or trigram symbols, both this and the dragons being very potent symbols.
The sword is noted to be an executioners sword which is often just a western misconception associated with Dao and Dadao swords but often Dadao types of swords were used in this manner as historical photos portray. The provenance and presence of heavy corrosion to the tip may indicate this was used as an execution sword as un-cleaned blood or blood rust is known to have this effect and many swords of many types were used for execution as was witnessed and photographed by Western forces in China and surrounding countries.
The hilt is of typical styling seen on sabres of the late 19th century. It has a large bulbous brass pommel and collar and a decorative Tsuba like guard with simulated bamboo edges and decorative floral motifs to the grip side. The grip is bound in mulberry paper and original cloth bindings.

A remarkable sword of very rare and unusual form.

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Stock No..
s480

Very fine Turkish Kilij
complete example of early form
Rhino horn hilt
Fine high contrast wootz blade
Kilic Turkish Sabre

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A very fine and complete 17th century Turkish Kilij, Tughra stamped silver.

This rare sabre type measures 94cms in the sheath, 90cms out, with a blade length of 77cms from the centre of the quillon block to the tip.
The grip slabs are Rhino horn, being very fine and well coloured examples free from loss or damage. The slabs are pinned through the tang and sit either side of a gilded decorative silver grip strap.
The guard is silver with lobed quillon ends and the seal of Solomon engraved to one side.
The blade is of a rare but traditional profile being with a raised Yelman. The surfaces show a very good high contrast Wootz Damascus patterning. It is distal tapered from the spine to the cutting edge and does not have fullering. The cutting edge remains extremely sharp.
The scabbard is covered in its original mule skin leather, stitched to the rear. The fittings are all silver with remains of gilding clearly seen. Both the throat and the drag are stamped with the Sultan's Tughra, being reserved only for official documents & coins. The Tughra, although not perfectly stamped, appears to be that of Mustafa the first, or Murad the fourth.
Of special interest is the presence of an original silk and bullion thread suspension baldric. The arrangement retains partial leather coverings, a possible indicator of its use in campaigns abroad, something to protect the fine threads from wear when travelling and in combat.
Equally important is manner in which the sword hangs when suspended.

A very fine and unusually complete Turkish Kilij, Tughra stamped silverwork manufactured in the Sultans workshops.

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Stock No..
s064

Unique Hudiedao, Southern China/Burma 19th century

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A unique pair of Hudiedao. Strongly Burmese influenced by scabbard design. They measure 56cms overall in the scabbard and are 49cms overall out of the scabbard. The blades sit separated in the scabbard by a timber divider.
At close viewing of these knives, it is clear they have been made for an individual of great wealth or status. The timber and bone hilt slabs have been expertly carved and are pinned through the tang with brass pins that have been finished off with circle motifs. These pins not only help secure the slabs to the hilt but also hold 3 silver "menuki" style emblems and the hilt also has 2 Taoist coin inserts pierced to the outer wood slab between these.
The knuckle guard is iron that has a lanyard ring to the base, flowers and vines to the outside of the guard and the quillon is filed and chiseled to the end and is what appears to be a stylized dragon. The tang apart from being pinned through the hilt, is also peened to the base and shaped expertly around the lanyard ring.
The blades are needle pointed and razor sharp, double fullered to both sides and the fullers are surrounded by circle and half circle symbolism. The blades are fully pierced at both ends of the fullers and have Taoist coin symbols inserted into there piercings. The spines of both blades show expert filing patterns of almost every conceivable pattern and starts in a domed cross section and changes to a beveled cross section as it approaches the tip.
Both these knives are housed in a wonderfully crafted timber sheath that is decorated in eleven sheets of silver and four silver rings, all of varying design
A very light and dangerous pair of knives of superb quality.
These are not typical by Hudiedao standards at all.

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Stock No..
s286

Chinese censor
Ivory Guardian Lion
Dated; Qianlong Reign
circa: 1735-1795

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This stunning ivory carving is the work of an expert craftsman.

It weights just under 1kg and shows nice age patina to all surfaces with a warm honey colour to the base. The carving is of a Chinese guardian lion, called Fu (Foo) Lion or lion of Buddha
Atop of the Lion is a blanket or mat with a key pattern border and what appears to be a lotus flower to each side. The applied/inlayed eyes appear to be moon stones or similar, possibly dark pearls.
The censor was most likely one of a mirrored pair when first made and has long since lost its mate.
Loosely translated the four characters surrounding the censor spout read heath, wealth, happiness and fortune.
Bearing the mark of the Qianlong reign, this superb piece remains free from damages and losses.

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Stock No..
s355

Bukharan sword
very rare sabre
very fine blade

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A fine and rare Bukharan Sabre with a stunning pattern welded blade of unusual form.
This extemely rare sabre is from Uzbekistan and is historically noted as being of pure Bukharan manufacture with very few examples known for comparative study.
This sabre is just under 91cms long in the scabbard and is just over 89cms out with a 77cm blade.
The blade characteristics of this sabre are rather unusual, having a slightly raised yelman with a beveled edges for exactly half of the blades length.
The blade shows a very well controlled pattern welding design to the surfaces.
The hilt slabs are of burl timber with silver grip straps and large silver rivets. The full tang construction can be noted where it slightly protrudes between the eared pommel.
The scabbard is very basic in nature. the timbers are shaped at the throat to slightly house the grip slabs. The leather is thick, shows wear and is stitched in a basic manner to the rear.

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Stock No..
s985

A very fine pair of Bytshak
Bukhara pichoq knives
Very rare Turkistan knives
Central Asian daggers
Named and dated hilts

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A very fine and rare pair of late 19th century Central Asian Pichoq, Bukhara.

The small an important knives are of a style rarely seen being two knives joined to appear as one. Similar method of twin knives is also rarely seen in Caucasian and West Indian weaponry and perhaps known to other regions too.
The knives are mirror images of each other and as seen by the images, connected behind the hilts and released in a sliding manner.
In the leather sheath they are 30cms long. Out of the sheath they are 25cms long with blade 14.5cms long.
The decorative nature of the bolsters and the overall profile are indicative of Bukharan Manufacture. The script however does not appear to be native to the region and is perhaps Armenian influenced. As the method of marriage is known in Georgian Kindjhal seen in the Hermitage Museum and that Armenian or Georgian cutlers were known of in Bukhara is is very possible to be of their hands.
The blades tangs and grips are very finely decorated to all surfaces but the outer edge of the pommel.
The blades are a finely pattern welded type with fine clear longitudinal laminations on the blade faces.

A very fine, rare and important piece of Central Asian heritage. Dated to the 1870s, script not fully translated.

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Stock No..
s222

Central Asian Sabre
a very rare and stunning example

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A very high quality example of a Central Asian 'Shashka'.
Overall this piece measures a little over 101cms in the scabbard and 97cms long out with a 83cms long blade when measured in a straight line.
The hilt is of bone slabs secured with three rivets, an iron bolster and upper and lower simple grip straps.
The blade is of unusually high quality, it shows a two step block forte, a lovely rounded spine up to where the deeply carved fullers end, from there is narrows to form a false edge that tapers down to the central medial ridge at the tip. The cutting edge is still razor sharp and the blade reamins in its original high polish.
The fine scabbard with thick silver fittings is entirely covered in floral and tree like motifs, the throat and upper suspension fittings have a thick rope like border to their top as does the base of the upper suspension lug.
Although now worn with age and use, the velvet appears to be the origianal blue since new.
Similar in style and fitting styles to Gallery Inventory s169, it should be noted that s169 has a longer bolster, no grip straps and different rivet configuration to the hilt. S169 is also worn in 'Sabre' style whilst this example is worn in 'Shashka' style. Similar swords from the Central Asian areas though distinctly different.
A very rare example of a seldom seen sword type.
Pending further research.

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Stock No..
s169

Antique Sword Very rare Uzbekistan Turkestan Central Asian Shashka

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A lovely Shashka from the Central Asian regions.
Iaroslav Lebedynsky in his work "Les Armes Orientales", page 75 & 76 notes this style of Shashka as Central Asian, being Turkestan Afghanistan Usbekistan in origins.
The lovely example has been very well cared for, free of notable rust or pitting, just a light spreading of very light rust to some of the outer iron scabbard fittings.
Tip to tip in the scabbard this measures 101cms with the sabre being 95cms long with a 79cm blade from the edge of the iron bolster. The hilt is shaped horn with a very thick tang sandwiched between long iron bolsters.
The scabbard suspension strap has with age become dry and brittle in the middle and is now seperated. The workmanship on the leather work covering the scabbard and that of the suspension strap are similar in nature to that found on horse tack and certainly reflects the origins and dependance on the horse for these Central Asian Horsemen.
A very nice complete sword.

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Stock No..
s276

Vietnamese sword
A superb Guom

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An extremely high quality, full ivory hilted Vietnamese sword.

These swords, based on historical images from the late 19th and early 20th century, are typically seen in the hands in the hands of body guards/entourage of Mandarin bureaucrats during the Vietnamese Monarchy.
This example shows many aspects not commonly seen on these hand and a half sabres.
Overall this piece measures just under 94cms in the rose wood scabbard and just under 84cms out. The willow leaf style blade is just over 65cms.
The hilt and pommel are a very finely detailed carved ivory of the highest quality that remain free from losses or damage. The lavishly carved details are better explained by the images presented. They detailing includes a lion head pommel with flowing mane, branches and flowers, a bat, Chinese motifs including key patterns.
Between the hilt and guard there is an octagonal gold collar. The to pommel tip there is a triple stacked star burst washer arrangement on blued metal, silver and gold that supports the peened tang. Probably the most unusual and unique aspect of the hilt is the ramains of a thin silver surround within the eye sockets that would have once house precious gem stones.
The guard is of a solid silver construction that has been Coppered and Nielloed to the inner and outer surfaces. Both floral decorative motifs and Chinese characters are found to the outer surface, whilst the inner surface displays raised/applied vine and floral motifs. A silver wire endless knot is also found to the guard near the pommel.
Between the blade and the guard a silver spacer and a silver tonkou is found. The blade is of pattern welded construction with double fullering that changes to triple fullering on both sides.
The rose wood scabbard retains the three repousse silver fittings that display dragons with vine and floral designs. Between the fittings are carved and inlayed sections that display Taoist symbology amongst floral motifs, branches and butterflies.

A very exotic form of a Guom displaying the finest work of many artisans.

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Stock No..
s305

Bhutan sword
High quality important sword

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A stunning sword from Bhutan with repousse silver fittings.
This fine example measures 83cms long in its scabbard, approx 80cms out with a blade length just under 68cms.
The silver work on this example is very striking and extremely well executed on all surfaces. To the front panels of the scabbard's fittings there are two five clawed dragons, one on each fitting. The dragons are seen writhing through broken clouds and are surrounded with checkered and floral borders.
The reverse of these fittings show mountains, clouds and auspicious symbols.
The hilt again shows important Bhutanese symbology and key relief patterning.
The blade is a thick heavy fighting type with a prominent hairpin pattern.
To the hilt is attached a very old fabric auspicious endless knot.
A very rare sword. With the bearing of five clawed dragons and many important auspicious symbols, is mostly likely unique and made for a person of high importance.

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Stock No..
s498

Bhutan Helmet
very rare helmet
excellent condition

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A beautiful well preserved Helmet from far eastern region of the Himilayan mountians, Bhutan.

The helm section stands 16cms tall and 22cms across excluding the peaked visor and oroginal attached neck protectors. The construction of the bowl is thick forged steel, it is heavy and of very good quality.
The crown is mounted with a chiseled and gilded plume holder, the visor shares the same chiseled scrolling designs with full gilding in place, all displaying a wonderful old patina.

The fabric attachnents for neck protection are constructed from a thick inner sandwiched between a woven hemp like material and a waxed silk outer. The outer edges are fully and tightly stitched and also waxed. These pieces also retain 99% of the original leather bindings that secure them to the helmet bowl.

Although lacking a padded inner liner and as sometimes seen, a fabric weather protector outer, this is a very nice and rarely seen combat worthy helmet typically associated with Knights or Royal body guards of the Bhutan kingdom and sometimes seen within other regions of the Tibetan Plateau.

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Stock No..
s018

Sadap, Borneo 19th century, High Status Sadap

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An extremely rare and superbly crafted Sadap of the highest quality
Tip to tip this rare sword measures 75cms.
The finely carved timber hilt is covered for the most part with super fine and raised silver work, excuted with the finest details.
Where the blade meets the hilt, the octagonal forte is expertly carved steel approx 27mm wide showing fine chevrons and deep multi chanel fullering with what appears to be leaves opening outward as if growing a blade. The forte narrows to 20mm where it kicks up at what many would consider an unusual angle, though typical for this type of sword.
Each side of the blade has one large and 5 small fullers running the entire length. Also present is gold dot inlay and native designs carved between these dots. The spine also has double fullers running the entire length. The entire blade shows fabulous laminations and in particular, near the forte, the laminations are extremely fine as often seen on famous Samurai swords
A very rare, heavy and fearsome headhunters weapon of the highest quality.

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Stock No..
s390

Stunning Thai Dha
Antique silver sword
18th centruy

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A very attractive Siamese Daarb, Darb, Dha, sword from the later period of the 18th century.
This sturdy and formidable example offer the best of both worlds, that of a very attractive dress sword of rank and a very well balanced fighter of good length.
Overall in the scabbard this example measures 93cms, out it is just under 90cms with a 52cm blade.
The long silver repousse hilt remains in outstanding condition for its age. All detail is very clear and well made. The pommel has stood the test of time very well with only a very small depression to the end.
The scabbard is most unusual in that it is of a copper alloy construction. In certain evening and candle lights the whole scabbard has a silver shimmer to it, most likely indicating a copper silver mix.
The blade remains free from pitting and carries only light staining to its surface. The spine is a dome form all the way to the tip. The edge remains sharp and the blade shows a clear laminated pattern and clear blue highlights along the blade most likely the famous Namphee steel.

A very beautiful and rare Thai sword.

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Stock No..
s152

Kampilan,
Massive Moro Kampilan
of High Nobility,
ultra rare complete example

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An unique example of a massive Moro Kampilan of high status, attributed to the late US general of Armies, J.J.Pershing.

Measured out of the finely carved scabbard this piece is 116cms long with a very nicely laminated and inlayed blade of 87cms blade. This overall length places this piece at approx 20cms longer than the typical known Kampilan.
The massive and superbly carved hilt and guard remain in outstanding condition, workmanship that can be most appreciated in the viewing of the images rather than written descriptions.
Two most uncommon aspects seen on the hilt area is that of the double iron guard where a single guard is normally seen and also that of 2 Tiger Bells type A and 2 Bells type unknown hanging from the guards. For detailed data on Tiger Bells, please views Elly Hemmes and Fekke de Jager's home page, http://park.org/Guests/Tiger/welcome.htm
Page 57 & 58 of Robert Cato's work "Moro Swords" describes at length the Kampilan scabbard, ranging from the plain pedestrian style mostly seen through to the scabbards of nobility that show decorative sectioning, are "rectangular" in profile that are magnificent coverings that have been artistically decorated with intricate okir carvings throughout as is clearly the case here.

Currently being updated to include supporting data about the inaccuracy of details seen on the collection tag of this Pershing Kampilan through the direction and information provided by Mr Bob Fulton.
It is through this information provided and foot work done by Mr Jeff Pringle that it is very highly propable that this Kampilan is that of one of the three or four Datu's who lost their lives at the battles of Bayan & Pandapatan cotta (1902) and likely as mentioned on the tag, that is was from the Pandapatan Datu himself and was part of the Pershing collection.

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Stock No..
s393

Moro spear
twist core
Datu presentation spear
Superb quaility

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A stunning early and unique spear from the Philippines.
The highlight of this particular spear is the wonderfully controlled twist core pattern seen on the spear head.
To further set this aside from other spears found with twist core patterning is the inscriptions seen to one side and talismanic markings to both sides near the tip.
Whilst research is on going on this piece, my thanks to members of the Viking Sword community for directions with translations.
At this point the inscriptions indicate this spear as a presentation piece from one Datu to another Datu, be it a gift or of sorts a change of guard, thus far it is not certain.
Overall the spear is 2.72m long with the head being 46cms long and the collar being just under 23cms.
The timber shafts tapers to the base where original butt cap with iron rings is seen, a feature often lost or never seen on spears of this region.
A complete and unique example of a seldom seen Moro spear form.

This spear was the property of Master Gunnery Sergeant George Pelletiere, US Marine Corps, fought in the Battle of Guadalcanal during WWII

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The Kelling Hall
Collection

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

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An important collection of Aceh weaponry from Kelling Hall.

These wonderful old weapon boards have come 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. Further detail of all three boards seen in the images below. I will be releasing 9 of the 30 items for sale.
All weapons that are 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.

Enquiries most welcome.

Stock No..
s171

Rencong, stunning gold inlay,
unusual scabbard,
Kelling Hall collection,
board 1 number 1

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A stunning Rencong with gold mask inlay and an unusual scabbard variant, Kelling Hall collection.

This stunning Rencong measures 43cms in the scabbard, 37cms out and excluding the bolster, the blade is 23cms.
To all facets of the octagonal stem ring, partially along the spine and in the small lip of the stem ring, is gold inlay.
The inlay appears to be that of geometric masks.
The blade has a very beautiful duru seuke that flows back towards the hilt. Just forward of the stem ring is 9mm and there is a hollow ground section flowing from the duru seuke up towards the spine and along the blade just below the spine for approx 15cms from the stem ring and the beveled cutting edge flows up to another hollow ground section near the tip of the blade.
The Hilt is a beautiful one piece, two tone Hulu Meucangge type, being of black horn to one side and a green horn to the other side.
The scabbard shows two old working repairs, the first being old rattan binding to the top and the second being a string wrap to the middle.
Floral design and carvings adorn the scabbard to both sides.
Of particular interest is the unusual scabbard throat that rises up and out at a pronounced angle rather than the more commonly seen slight, almost flat curve. The scabbard mouth is also carved.
When sitting in the scabbard, where many Rencong sit mostly within, this piece sits proud with the duru seuke almost completely exposed and all the gold inlay is exposed.
Certainly a Rencong of status and distinction that would have been worn proudly by the owner.

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Stock No..
s176

Sumatra Keris, Jawa Demam,
Kelling Hall collection,
Board 1 number 6

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Keris, Jawa Demam hilt, Sumatra, Kelling Hall collection.
A very fine Keris with only a small loss of the bone tip that once was to the base of the scabbard.
In original untouched condition, this Keris measures 47cms and no doubt would have been closer to 50cms with a bone tip present. 45cms out of the scabbard with a 36cms blade in outstanding condition. The blade shows well executed patterns and sports a razor sharp edge.
The Jawa Demam hilt and the scabbard all show beautiful grains within the timber and remian in fantastic condition.
Overall an outstanding untouched Keris that had been sitting silently within Kelling Hall for near 100 years.

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Stock No..
s177

Keris Panjang, Kelling Hall collection, board 1, number 7

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Keris Panjang, Kelling Hall collection.

A beautiful and untouched Keris that has sat silently on the walls of Kelling Hall for approx 100 years.
Commonly referred to as an executuion Keris, these Keris were both for fighting and execution when called upon.
Overall in the sheath the piece measures 73cms, out it is just under 69cms with a long razor sharp blade of 58cms.
The blade is finely crafted and shows wonderful forging lines to the length of both sides.
Both the Jawa Demam hilt and the scabbard display a nice wood grain, burl in places and the scabbard is finished with a bone insert to the tip, though it may also be ivory.
A nice complete and untouched example of a long Sumatran Keris.

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Stock No..
s183

Spear, Northern Sumatra,
Kelling Hall collection,
board 2, number 13

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A very nice Spear or Javelin from the Kelling Hall collection.

This example is approx 152cms long, the forged iron head and faceted collar is 44cms long and is secured to the cane shaft with pitch and Suasa wrappings.
Made with prefect balance and has the feel of good flight. The point of balance is to the middle of the first cane section behind the Suasa wrapping.
A simplistic and beautiful quality Javelin that has remained untouched for the last 100+ years.

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Stock No..
s184

Rencong, Akar Bahar hilt,
Kelling Hall collection,
board 2, number 14

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A very rare example of a Rencong with an Akar Bahar Hulu Meucangge hilt, being a nice old and unusual Rencong variant, Northern Sumatra, Kelling Hall collection.

Measuring just over 43cms in the scabbard, just under 35cms out with a blade length excluding the bolster/stem ring of 23cms.
The blade is slender with a downward curve, it is little over 7mm thick in front of the stem ring and is approx 13mm at the hilt. The blade shows a single long scarf weld to one side being along the spines edge.
The Hulu meucangge hilt is of black coral known as Akar Bahar. The coral shows beautiful natural fire reds throughout. Where the natural stems have been removed to obtain the hilt shape, the lower part gives the impression of two large black eyes looking out from the hilt.
The scabbard throat remains full and intact and shows nice old carved decorations. The scabbard shows small ink decoration to three places on one side and a single design to the reverse.
A very rare and fine example of an old Akar Bahar hilted Rencong.

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Stock No..
s185

Keris, Northern Sumatra,
Kelling Hall collection,
board 2 number 15

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A very nice and hard to find example of a long Keris Anak Alang bordering on Panjang
This fine untouched example is from the Kelling Hall collection.
The overall length of this Keris in the sheath is just under 58cms, out it is just over 53cms with a finely crafted blade of 43cms.
The blade shows beautiful forging lines. It swells towards the middle and tapers to the tip.
The mendak appears to be of pewter and is well cast. The hilt is carved timber showing a beautiful warm glossy patina.
The sheath also shows a wonderful warm old glossy patina and is finished with a bone tip.
A beautiful and fine, untouched Keris example, something seldom seen.

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Stock No..
s191

Spear, Northern Sumatra,
Kelling Hall collection,
board 2, number 21

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A very nice light Spear or Javelin from the Kelling Hall collection.
Overall this piece is 154cms, has a 32cm forged iron spear head and a tapered brass collar of 12cms.
The spear head is mounted to a long section of straight brown bamboo. The shaft has a number of narrow age cracks to the bamboo but overall remains in healthy condition for its age.
Like most of the spears, lances of Javelins found in the Kelling Hall collection, this piece also has a point of balance approx 3cms back from the collar and again has the feel of very good flight.
The head of this example has a slightly flared base and a more interesting faceted surface between the head and the collar.
A nice light quality Javelin that has remained untouched for the last 100+ years.

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Stock No..
s193

Spear, Northern Sumatra,
Kelling Hall collection,
board 3, number 23

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A solid high quality Spear or Javelin from the Kelling Hall collection.
Overall this piece is 169cms, has a 42cm forged iron spear head and a tapered brass collar of approx 8cms.
The spear head is mounted to a long section of tapering solid timber free of cracks or damages.
The entire shaft is covered with incised lines and the foot shows a carved faceted section that gives the appearance of a horn base being added to this piece.
Unlike the other spears, lances of Javelins found in the Kelling Hall collection, this piece has a point of balance approx 12cms back from the collar and again has the feel of very good flight.
The head of this example has a slight taper and another more interesting faceted surface between the head and the collar.
A high quality Javelin most likely of status that has remained untouched for the last 100+ years.

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Stock No..
s196

Peurawot, Pinang knife,
extremely rare,
Northern Sumatra, Aceh,
Board 3 Kelling Hall, number 26

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A stunning and extremely rare knife from Northern Sumatra, Kelling Hall Collection.

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Stock No..
s199

Spear, Northern Sumatra,
Kelling Hall collection,
board 3, number 29

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A superb high quality Spear or Javelin from the Kelling Hall collection.
Overall this piece is 147cms, has a 43cm forged iron spear head and a decorative tapered silver collar of approx 13cms.
The spear head is mounted to a section of tapering solid timber free of cracks or damages. The shaft is decorated in silver banding, with approx eight now missing over time.
Like most other spears, lances of Javelins found in the Kelling Hall collection, this piece has a point of balance approx 3cms back from the collar and again has the feel of very good flight.
The head of this example has a wonderful curves and taper and a more interesting hexagonal faceted surface between the head and the collar and shows clear differential steel patterns to the large surface.
The collar is ornate decorative silver work shaped into winding floral motifs and Naga scales. The raised edge where the head joins is shaped and incised to resemble flower petals
A high quality Spear or Javelin of Status, ceremony that has remained untouched for the last 100+ years.

Please note, all items with the Gallery page are examples from my personal collections. These items are not currently offered for sale but are sometimes released to the For Sale page as tastes and items vary.