A FINE & ORIGINAL 19TH NEW GUINEA SPEAR-FORM WOODEN WAR CLUB, ca. 1850s-1870s: In overall fine untouched condition with aged and lightly oxidized smooth, dark surfaces. Of early, hand-carved, native made construction, with coarse tool-marks. The single piece hardwood (ebony) body with a fine hand-burnished finish. Integral, stepped, spear-form handle with a carved grip-section and a pointed bottom finial. Paddle form club head with flatted convex sides and a carved, decorative, upper ring: a small top finial. Of typical South Pacific/New Guinea design (please see G. C. Stone's: "A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration & Use of Arms...", pg. 184. No. 11) and appears to be carved with stone tools -- as indicated by the coarse tool-marks. In overall fine untouched condition with sharp contours, smooth surfaces and some expected handling marks/wear. Retains a vestige of an old, paper, collection tag and purported to have been part of an Eastern, Massachusetts Estate. An early, hand-crafted, New Guinea War Club, ca. 1850s-1870s. Overall length, 29 3/4"..

Price: $1,300.00

A VERY FINE PAIR OF SILVER INLAYED 18TH CENTURY TURKISH OR MOROCCAN STIRRUPS, ca. 1750-1780: In overall fine untouched condition. Of typical Ottoman-influenced form with geometric silver inlayed wrought iron surfaces and pierced rectangular foot plates. The sides with 85%+ of their original, somewhat coarse, geometric pattern, silver damascening. The tops with matching inlayed surfaces and finely sculpted contours. Decoratively pierced, 7 1/2" x 5 1/4", rectangular foot pads with smooth, untouched, black-gray surfaces. In overall very fine untouched condition with some light discoloration. Both stirrups with finely sculpted wrought contours, smooth surfaces and an untouched age patina. Retain 85%+ of their silver inlay, of classic Ottoman design. A rare, untouched, original Pair of Silver Inlayed, 18th century Turkish or Moroccan Stirrups, ca. 1770. The type of stirrup used throughout the Ottoman Empire, in the 18th century. For similar examples, please see C. G. Stone's: "Glossary of the Construction... of Arms...", pg. 586.

Price: $900.00

A RARE VERY GOOD+ UNTOUCHED TURKISH 16TH CENTURY CHAIN-MAIL SUIT OF ARMOUR, ca. 1550-1600: In overall very good untouched condition. Of traditional Indo-Persian/Turkish form with an open-ring-mail body with four, protective, steel breastplates/sideplates: complete with their iron securing loops. The back constructed of several rows of small steel platelets, secured and reinforced by adjoining rows of mail. Long, integral, mail sleeves that extend beyond the hands and serve as gauntlets. The body with two, long, chain-mail skirts, for leg-defense. In overall very good+ untouched condition. The mail with several minor battle related? holes, one through a sleeve and some minor loss of the links. The breastplates with smooth steel gray surfaces, some minor pitting and light discoloration. The back platelets with a smooth, untouched, brown, age patina and some scattered pitting and patches of light roughness (untouched interior surfaces). Fine quality mail with tight links, smooth surfaces and some of its original hemp necktie. Of 16th century construction with a Double-mail neck and upper chest defense. A classic and early Turkish 16th century Chain-mail Suit of Armour, ca. 1550-1600. Impressive and heavy, weighing nearly 20 lb. ***For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "A Glossary of the Construction Use & Decoration of Arms...", pg. 37,38,43.

Price: $3,775.00

VERY LARGE CEREMONIAL "PEACE PIPE": OF SOUTHERN (SEMINOLE?) MAKE, ca. 1890-1910: In overall very fine condition. Of large form, made from a section of a hardwood sapling with a heavy, round, burlwood bowl and a long sectioned stem. Chip-carved mouthpiece with a twine wrapping at its end. Three piece stem friction fits in place. A large, ceremonial, Indian-made pipe from the South Eastern United States. Very likely a Seminole or Cherokee made piece, dating to ca. 1890-1910. In overall very fine condition with choice surfaces and some isolated discoloration and light wear. A very nice example of an authentic Native American Peace Pipe. Overall length, 52".

Price: $965.00

A SCARCE & FINE UNTOUCHED LATE 18TH-EARLY 19TH CENTURY (BATTAK) SUMATRA BALL-HORN, ca. 1780-1810: In overall very good to near fine untouched condition. Carved and chiseled horn body with extensive relief and incised geometric carvings. The integrally carved spout with a stylized crocodile-head finial with its mouth being the dispenser. Retains its original carved wooden base-plug with a raised floral design and some abrasions, wear and minor stains. Original forged iron securing ring with a rich untouched brown patina and its original suspension ring. In overall fine untouched condition with a nicely carved horn body without significant abrasions or wear. Complete and original, throughout with a fine untouched patina. A very well made example of an early Battak (Sumatra) ball-horn, ca. 1780-1810. Overall length, 7". For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration & Use of Arms...", pg. 516./FONT>

A VERY FINE QUALITY BALKAN (ALBANIAN) or GREEK FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, ca. 1780-1820: In overall fine original flintlock condition. The round, pin-fastened, .68 caliber, smoothbore, 11 1/8", iron barrel with finely chiseled floral scrolls (worn), a raised sighting rib and simulated Italian proof marks, on the top of the breech: of fine quality with a sharp attention to detail. Etched and engraved Flintlock mechanism with a flat, banana-form, beveled lockplate with its matching hammer and frizzen: of fine quality Near Eastern/Greek manufacture with sharp contours, fine engraving and 85% polish. Retains its components and in functional order with a somewhat weak mainspring. Extensively carved walnut fullstock of typical Ottoman/Balkan influenced form, having a pronounced bulbous butt and extensive floral/vine scroll relief carving overall. Of most likely Greek manufacture , as is fitted with its full-length, removable, wooden ramrod. Finely etched and embossed brass mounts: of a quality not typically encountered on Eastern/Ottoman firearms. The stirrup type butt-cap with a pronounced pommel and etched and embossed vine and floral scrolls. Matching trigger-guard with acanthus leaf finials and a finely etched bow. Two barrel-form ramrod pipes an embossed rifle type triangular sideplate and a pierced and etched silver wrist escutcheon. In overall fine+ original flintlock condition. The barrel and lock with matching, smooth, gunmetal gray surfaces and some light patches of discoloration: the barrel with some scattered discoloration/fine pitting and the noted wear to the engraving. Very fine stock with light signs of use, some minor handling marks and 90% finish. The lock with smooth steel surfaces and the hardware with a fine attention to the etched and embossed details. A very nice example of a high quality Balkan/Greek Flintlock pistol, ca. 1810. Overall length, 18 1/4".

Price: $1,475.00

SMALL 19th CENTURY INDIAN BATTLE/PARADE-AXE, ca. 1870: In overall very good condition, with a rough patinated surfaces to the crescent-form, 7 7/8" x 5 1/4" axe with a rear spike. Plain hardwood haft with flat, nail-fastened, 11 3/4" langets at the upper half. The blade with some discoloration and scattered roughness and pitting. The haft, possibly a replacement. In overall very good condition. Overall length, 25". For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: Glossary of the... pg. A nice example of an Indian "Parade Axe".

Price: $450.00

A VERY GOOD+ UNTOUCHED EARLY 19th CENTURY AFGHAN FLINTLOCK "CAMEL" GUN/JEZAIL, ca. 1810s: In overall very untouched condition. The round, Turkish-made, 46", cannon-form, baluster turned, .60 caliber, iron, smoothbore, band-fastened barrel with its original decorative brass barrel bands and rear & front sights. Typical Afghan-form, molded and carved, Circasian Walnut, fullstock with a wide, flared, paddle-type butt and a chip-carved butt: some old chips and scattered handling marks. In original flintlock configuration and made with an English India Pattern Brown Bess mechanism. The lock with untouched gunmetal-brown surfaces and some patches of discoloration and pitting. Complete with its original sling swivels and iron ramrod: made without a trigger-guard. In overall very good untouched condition: the stock with some scattered handling marks and chips. The iron surfaces with an untouched age-patina and the expected pitting and rust staining on the breech and lockplate. In functional order with a strong mainspring and its original touch hole. A very nice and decorative example of these distinctive Afghan Rifles from the early Nineteenth century, ca. 1810s. Overall length, 60".

Price: $1,550.00

19th CENTURY INDO-PERSIAN ALL STEEL JAMBYIA & SCABBARD, ca. 1870: In overall good untouched condition. Of typical form with a simulated? Damascus blade and scabbard. The curved blade of traditional Indian jambyia form: all metal hilt. The iron scabbard with etched line decoration. In overall very good condition. Overall length, 10 1/2".

Price: $200.00

A FINE JAPANESE MATCHLOCK TEPPO, ca. 1840: In overall fine+ untouched condition. Octagonal, 40", watered-steel, pin-fastened, .approx. 45 caliber, smoothbore, iron barrel with flared tulip-type muzzle, a block rear sight and a blade-type fore-sight. The breech with engraved and silver-damascened decoration: some wear. Lacquered red-colored hardwood (mulberry?) fullstock of typical EDO-period form with a flattened fishtail butt; inlayed on its left side and along the fore-stock numerous chrysanthemum blossom brass inlays: additional decorative brass inlay under the mechanism. Traditional Japanese snap matchlock mechanism, made without screws and having an exposed brass mainspring and serpentine: brass lockplate and trigger with a bow-type trigger-guard. In overall fine+ untouched condition. The barrel with dark surfaces and some scattered light pitting/discoloration. The hardware and lock retain a generally untouched golden-mustard patina throughout: in mechanically functional order. Very Fine stock with 90%+ lacquered varnish finish, some isolated patches of wear, minor handling marks and light signs of use. A fine, original, early to mid 19th century, Japanese matchlock rifle of high quality construction. Replaced wood ramrod and missing its powder-pan cover. Overall length 51".

Price: $2,550.00

A VERY GOOD 19TH CENTURY AFGHAN PESH-KABZ, ca. 1880-1890: In overall very good+ near fine untouched condition. The Afghan-made, long tapered, single-edge, 12", blade with extensive, somewhat coarse geometric engravings with incised brass inlay. Retains its original cutting edge without evidence of resharpening or any significant nicks: smooth steel-gray surfaces with crisp engraving and little signs of wear. Hammered and embossed sheet-brass hilt with a faceted gripsectrion and a slightly faceted pommel. Engraved overall with extensive line and geometric patterns, of tradition Isamic fashion. In overall fine untouched condition. The grip with an untouched, lightly toned, mustard patina and sharp engraving. The blade with matching smooth steel surfaces and much (75%+) polish. A nice example of a 19th Afghan Dagger (Pesh-Kabz), ca. 1880-1890. Overall length, 15 5/8".

Price: $450.00

A FINE ORIGINAL 19TH CENTURY DYAK HEADHUNTER'S MANDAU & SCABBARD, ca. 1870: In overall fine untouched condition. The 20 1/2", native-made blade with a pleasing, smooth, untouched, gray age patina and choice surfaces with some light patches of wear and discoloration. Adorned overall with numerous brass pellet inlays, of traditional native design. Nicely Carved bone or ivory grip with an untouched yellowed patina and an old age-crack: typical angular profile and missing its grip wrap. Complete with its original wooden scabbard with rattan bindings and some minor damages/loss: retains its suspension-loop and its red cloth-covered secondary scabbard for the missing carving-knife. A very nice example of an original Headhunter's Sword with evidence of use. Overall length, 25". For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "Construction & Decoration of Arms..."..

Price: $1,175.00

A GOOD AFGHAN IRON MOUNTED WOODEN POWDER FLASK FOR A JEZAIL, ca. 1810-1850: Round, leather covered, wooden body with untouched lightly oxidized brown surfaces and some obvious signs of use and wear. Russets iron spout with heavy surface oxidation and sings of hard use: missing its suspension cord (easily replaced). In overall good untouched condition with dry surfaces to the leather body and signs of exposure. A nice decorative example of as 19th century Afghan Powder Flask, of the type associated with Jezails, ca. 1800s. Measures 8" x 5 1/2".

Price: $350.00

19TH CENTURY INDO-PERSIAN SWORD W/ ETCHED BLADE, ca. 1860: In overall fine untouched condition. Double edge, 30", spear point, light weight steel blade with extensive scroll and vine engraving, highlighted with etched birds, floral blossoms, a long serpent and a Western-clothed Devil, on each side. The engraving of typical slightly crude provincial work, with generally smooth surfaces and some minor staining. Silver inladed, chiseled, fine quality, steel hilt of likely 18th century manufacture, with a worn geometric silver-inlayed etched design. In overall fine condition. The Indo-Persian blade with the expected signs of light wear and discoloration. The hilt with a very nice untouched patina and loss to nearly all of its silver inlay. An authentic and distinctive Indo-Persian Sword, ca. 1860. Overall length, 35 1/2".

Price: $400.00

18TH/19TH CENTURY NEAPALESE KUKRI KNIFE: In overall very good untouched condition. Heavy downward curved forged steel blade with a deeply set tower?-shaped maker's mark. Plain wooden grip with simply carved sides and secured to the blade with a wrought iron ring and a later? wrought iron wire. In overall very good untouched condition. The Kukri was the national knife and the principal weapon of the Gurkas. Overall length, 19".

Price: $150.00

A VERY GOOD EARLY 19TH CENTURY INDIAN MATCHLOCK MUSKET/TORADAR, ca. 1810: In overall very good untouched condition. The 50" smoothbore, .67 caliber, round to round, band-fastened Wootz Steel barrel with a visible "damask" pattern and an integral forged, rounded, iron powder-pan: missing the pan-cover. The flared muzzle with an integral, post-type fore-sight and deeply etched floral designs overall. Carved and molded hardwood fullstock of typical Indian Toradar design with a long, narrow, rectangular butt and an integrally carved ramrod channel. The lock/mechanism of typical Indian design with a spring-operated serpentine, enclosed by decorative sheet-steel panels and complete with a sculpted and flattened trigger. In overall very good untouched condition. The barrel with a smooth brown-gray age patina and some light surfaces stains and scuffs. Very Good stock with choice surfaces, sharp contours and some light wear, handling marks and abrasions: the right face of the butt with an old painted "1243" Collection number. The mechanism, barrel, trigger and hardware with a matching and untouched, brown-gray age patina. In mechanically functional order and complete with its original components, including its iron ramrod. A very nice example of an Indian Matchlock Toradar, ca. 1810. Overall length 68 1/4". ***For similar examples (Please see: "A Glossary Of the Construction, Decoration & Use of Arms...", pg. 623-24, by George C. Stone).

Price: $1,650.00

A FINE 19th CENTURY ZULU WAR PERIOD AFRICAN WAR CLUB/"KERRIE", ca. 1870: In overall Fine+ untouched condition. Hand carved, hardwood, ebony? shaft with a tapered grip and some minor wear. The top of the shaft with an integrally carved bulbous striking head with an oval profile. In overall fine+ untouched condition with some light to moderate signs of handling and wear. A very nice example of an original Zulu War Period African War Club, ca. 1870. Overall length, 21". For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "Construction and Decoration of Arms...", pg. 351.

Price: $1,000.00

A FINE QUALITY IVORY & ROOTWOOD PERSIAN/CAUCASIAN MIQUELET RIFLE, ca. 1780-1800: In overall fine untouched condition. 41", Persian-proofed, octagonal to round, rifled, cannon-form, iron, .60 caliber barrel with a fine and distinct Damascus pattern-twist and a deeply rifled bore. The breech with a clearly struck Persian maker's/proof mark and a "Turkish-type" rear, peep sight. Secured to the figured burl rootwood fullstock by means of five (5) plain brass barrel bands (a period repair to uppermost band). Fine quality burl walnut, fullstock with a narrow rounded butt with decorative brass and ivory inlays. Retains 85% finish with sharp contours, a fine burl grain, some minor handling marks and light wear/abrasions. Sculpted ivory? butt-cap with expected minor age-stains/wear. Persian-made Miquelet lock with an illegible maker's mark, fine mechanics, smooth steel-gray surfaces, some light discoloration and its original components. Steel ball-type trigger with matching smooth surfaces. Replaced? wooden ramrod with plain brass tip. In overall fine untouched condition with a brown-mustard patina to the brass fittings. Some handling marks, light wear and sharp contours with fine metal surfaces. The iron with an untouched age-patina and the expected minor discoloration. In functional order with a strong mainspring its original components: retains its original, braided, red cord, suspension loop. A very nice and decorative example of a high quality Persian/Caucasian Rifle, ca. 1780-1800. Overall length, 54".

Price: $4,250.00

ORIGINAL 19th CENTURY ALL STEEL INDIAN AXE, ca. 1800-1850: In overall very good condition with nice untouched aged surfaces. Crescent blade with some minor discoloration overall. Hollow steel shaft with decorative knob at the bottom. In very good condition. An original and good quality Indian Axe: of the type associated with Northern India.

Price: $350.00

ORIGINAL 19th CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR SWORD WITH SCABBARD, ca. 1890: In overall fair to good condition with aged surfaces overall. Crescent shaped blade with discoloration overall. Typical form hilt with traces of rough engraving. Wooden Replaced? scabbard with green canvas covering. The scabbard cover falling off. In fair to good condition overall. An original Indian sword of classic form.

Price: $150.00

ORIGINAL 19TH CENTURY AFRICAN ARM KNIFE: In overall very good condition with nice untouched aged surfaces to the spear-shaped native blade. Leather wraped wooden grip and scabbard with leather arm attachment and decorative fringe. Smooth surfaces throughout with some very minor staining to the blade. The scabbard with some damage to its tip.

Price: $100.00

A FINE & ORIGINAL 19TH/20TH CENTURY AFRICAN MASSAI KNIFE & SCABBARD, ca. 1890s-1910s: Of classic Southern African, Massai, form. In overall fine untouched condition with smooth steel-gray surfaces to the 15", hand-forged, native-made, steel blade: evidence of maker's tool-marks and some light discoloration. Complete with its Brown, leather wrapped, wooden grip and matching scabbard. The scabbard with its tight sinew stitching, smooth tan-brown surfaces, some light patches of discoloration and a simple incised line decoration. Dates to ca. 1890s-1910s. A medium-size and original African spear-form knife. In overall fine untouched condition. The blade retains 90% of its polish and its original sharpened edges. Fine hand-stitched scabbard with signs of use and its original suspension-loop. Overall length, 21 1/2".

Price: $275.00

A LATE 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN TURKISH/PERSIAN (DAGGER), ca. 1890-1900s: In overall very good untouched condition. The provincially made, long tapered, double-edge, 15", spear-point blade with extensive, somewhat coarse geometric engravings, incised brass inlay and a keyhole cut in its center: similar to Turkish "women's knives". Retains its original cutting edge without evidence of re-sharpening and smooth steel-gray surfaces with crisp engraving and little signs of wear or use. Etched brass cross-guard with decorative finials and an integral knuckle-guard: matching ricasso with scroll engraved panels. Dark faceted horn hilt of traditional Persian/Turkish design with a flared pommel and decorated with numerous incised brass rings and red coral pellets: missing its finial at the grip-pommel with some minor scattered abrasions and age cracks. In overall very good untouched condition. The grip with a lightly toned dark patina and some minor loss of its brass decoration. The blade with smooth steel surfaces and much (85%+) polish. A nice example of a late 19th Turkish or Persian Dagger, ca. 1890-1900s. Overall length, 20 1/2".

Price: $375.00

A VERY GOOD & SCARCE EARLY AFGHAN MATCHLOCK JEZAIL, ca. 1780-1810: In overall very good lightly cleaned condition. The 35" smoothbore, .67 caliber, round to round, band-fastened Wootz Steel barrel with a distinct "Damascus-steel" pattern and an integral forged, rounded, iron powder-pan: complete with the pan-cover. The flared muzzle with a side-mounted bayonet-lug and a brass blade sight. Simply carved hardwood fullstock of typical Jezail design with a flattened "J"-shaped butt-section and an integrally carved ramrod channel. The lock/mechanism of typical Indian design with a spring-operated serpentine, enclosed by decorative sheet-steel panels and complete with a sculpted, pierced and flattened trigger. In overall very good lightly cleaned condition. The barrel with smooth steel-gray surfaces and some light surfaces stains and fine scattered pitting: distinct Damascus twist. Very Good stock with generally sharp contours, some wear, handling marks, abrasions and old repairs. The mechanism, barrel, trigger and hardware with a matching and cleaned gray patina. In mechanically functional order and complete with its original components, including its iron flared-tip ramrod, two (2) sling-swivels and three (3) brass barrel-bands. A very nice example of an Afghan Matchlock Jezail, ca. 1780-1810. Overall length 52 1/2". ***For similar examples (Please see: "A Glossary Of the Construction, Decoration & Use of Arms...", pg. 322, by George C. Stone).

Price: $1,875.00

A FINE ORIGINAL 19TH CENTURY DYAK HEADHUNTER'S MANDAU & SCABBARD, ca. 1880: In overall fine untouched condition. The 20", native-made blade with a pleasing, smooth, untouched, gray age patina, a deep fuller and choice surfaces with some light patches of wear and discoloration. Retains its original sharp cutting edge without nicks. Nicely Carved bone or ivory grip with an untouched age-patina and much of hair tuft decorations: typical angular profile with extensive relief carvings. No. Scabbard. A very nice example of an original Headhunter's Sword with evidence of use. Overall length, 25 3/4". For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "Construction & Decoration of Arms..."..

Price: $750.00

A RARE 19TH CENTURY CARVED AND POLYCHROME SOUTH PACIFIC (NEW GUINEA?) BONE DAGGER, ca. 1850: In overall fine untouched condition with a hand carved tapered bone pointed dagger blade and a matching chip carved interior. The outer face with painted and carved geometric and anthropomorphic designs. Integral bone pommel, carved in the form a large bird (Kiwi?) and painted, en suite with the blade, with black and red ochre pigments. Of early form, as constructed entirely of bone with a "rough-carved" appearance. An unusual and scarce example of an early to mid 19th century South Pacific carved and painted bone dagger, ca. 1850. In overall fine untouched condition with evidence of use and wear to the high points of the carvings. Some expected light fading/discoloration to the painted surfaces with a fine untouched age patina overall. The inside surfaces with a yellowed bone patina and signs of age and staining. A weapon-type dagger, as made as an elongated point, without a cutting edge. Overall length, 14 1/2".

Price: $750.00

A FINE QUALITY 20TH CENTURY REPRODUCTION OF A CHINESE BRONZE-AGE BRONZE & CARVED JADE SPEAR/TRIDENT POINT FLAG FINIAL: Of very good quality modern manufacture and intentionally made to look like an original example of, ca. 1000 BC. The cast and embossed bronze body with an integral cylindrical socket and trident-form spear-point finial. The central section of the body with a circular aperture set with a carved jade medallion: its borders with a series of "paste" lapis lazuli cabochon stones. A cast and an open-mouth socket, for a cylindrical pole/haft: the top with a matching carved jade insert, en suite with the central medallion. In overall fine+ condition, as is: made to look like an excavated find. A quality reproduction of bronze & jade Chinese spear-point finial, ca. 1980. Retains a fine artificially aged verdigris patina with evident surface oxidation, simulated wear and some minor "damage"/casting imperfections. A well crafted piece of decorative Chinese bronze and jade. Overall length, 12 1/2"..

Price: $675.00

ORIGINAL 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN? WATERED STEEL SPEAR, ca. 1880: In overall fine condition with nice untouched aged surfaces to the hand-forged, 9 1/2", watered steel/Damascus, leaf-form spear head with sharp contours and cutting edges. Of typical Indonesian/Javanese design. Mounted on a later, 20th century, wooden haft with a braided rawhide band at its top. A very nice example of an authenic, late 19th century, Native-made, South Pacific, Watered Steel Spear. These highly prized spears were used by their owners for hunting wild hogs and as a weapon during War. Overall length approx 80".

Price: $375.00

A 20TH CENTURY "TOURIST" TYPE SOUTH PACIFIC (MALAYSIA) KNIFE & SCABBARD, ca. 1950-1970s: In overall very fine condition. Of traditional native-made design with a 9", single edge, etched and engraved, polished, steel blade with a "clip" type point and various Buddhist-theme engraved designs (a seated Buddha, temple, etc.) Retains generally smooth steel-gray surfaces with 90% polish, its original sharp cutting edge and some light patches of surfaces oxidation. Carved and coarsely engraved dark, horn grip with a flared and pointed finial. Complete with its original two-pieced, dark, hardwood scabbard with two sheet-steel securing loops and numerous "white metal" pellet inlays, in floral and geometric configurations. The scabbard with some minor cracks and handling marks. In overall very fine condition and typical of most "tourist grade" knives with coarse engraving to the blade and grip. Overall length, 21".

Price: $115.00

A 19TH CENTURY PHILIPPINE BARONG, ca. 1880s: In overall very good condition with smooth surfaces and fine and sharp cutting edges. The native-made, 16 3/4", large sized, classic Barong blade with a smooth steel-gray age-patina and some old staining. Carved Hardwood grip with a silver ferrule and a poorly repaired crack across its length. Retains much of its polish with a fine steel surfaces, some minor discoloration and a fair grip. Complete with its original hardwood scabbard with incised and relief carved decorations and rawhide and brass securing straps: several age cracks, minor losses and damages. In overall very good condition. Of good quality native manufacture with untouched smooth surfaces and some light patches of discoloration. A very nice example of a Philippine Insurrection Period Barong, ca. 1880s. Overall length, 23 1/4".

Price: $550.00