A few examples of appraisal values for
KRIS SWORD

• Gold and jeweled Kris ,
  Gold and jeweled Kris , Indonesian short sword with Damascus watered steel blade, jeweled handle mounts and top of scabbard, ruby and sapphire cabochons transparent to semi-opaque, some with chatoyance (shimmers like the eyes of a cat), top of figured wood scabbard ivory, gold on handle and scabbard test to be 18 kt., silver tests .900 or better, 19th century, 29-1/2 in. including scabbard. Lacking one ruby, one small faceted emerald possibly a replacement, chips and losses to wooden elements, some elements loose. Collection of Courtney Smith, Sr., Highland Springs, Virginia.
• TWO PHILIPPINE ISLANDS KRIS
  TWO PHILIPPINE ISLANDS KRIS SWORDS WITH SCABBARDS Two Philippine islands Kris swords, one short and and one long, both having elaborate metal work at the top of the guard, five undulations of the blade, and scabbards; the longer with silver mountings tying the blade to the handle assembly with a silvered collar between the grip and wood pommel; the second, shorter Kris sword having a handle bound to the blade with a brass tie and steel languet, the wooden pistol grip handle with a woven reed collar. Approximate measurements: long blade l. 22. 5" overall l. 28. 5", in scabbard l. 29. 5", short blade l. 17. 625" overall l. 22" in scabbard l. 22. 75"
• 20TH C. INDONESIAN GILT STEEL
  20TH C. INDONESIAN GILT STEEL KRIS W/ SILVER SHEATHSoutheast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid-20th century CE. A stunning kris (keris), a personal ceremonial sword used throughout Indonesia. The hand-carved wooden handle features a pair of abstract anthropomorphic maskettes along the interior curve, and a bulbous silver (95%) spacer cap decorated with lustrous stones of cubic zirconia. The forged carbon-steel blade has a gentle serpentine profile and a projecting hand guard along the shoulder, both adorned with a lustrous gilding of 95% gold (equivalent to over 22 karats) in the form of vegetal and floral motifs. The base of the blade features an intricately formed ornament of an elephant, a symbol of great power. Embellished by a silver (95%) foliate motif with inlaid stones of cubic zirconia, the sheath is composed of a wide-spanning guard and a wood and gilt nickel brass backing. An ovoid shield-like design featuring a sun, moon, and sphere can be found at the base of the sheath. A fabulous example of a kris from Indonesia! Size with sheath: 20.5" L x 6.75" W (52.1 cm x 17.1 cm); Size of blade: 15.75" L (40 cm); Quality of gilt: 95%; Quality of silver: 95% Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #149486 Condition: Stable hairline surface fissure to top of sheath. A few nicks and abrasions to blade, commensurate with age and use. A few light scratches to sheath. Miniscule losses to two stones on bottom portion of spacer, but all others are intact. Otherwise, intact and excellent.
• 20TH C. INDONESIAN GILT STEEL
  20TH C. INDONESIAN GILT STEEL KRIS W/ NAGA & SILVERSoutheast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid-20th century CE. A beautiful ceremonial sword known as a kris (also keris) of an elegant form. The hand-carved wooden handle features a pair of abstract anthropomorphic maskettes along the interior curve, and beneath is a 95.1% silver spacer cap set with dozens of faceted glass inlays. The serpentine profile of the blade is accentuated by an intricate, flower-wrapped Naga snake shown on the guard surrounded by ample 44.43% to 47.19% gold gilt. The bulky wooden guard protector resides above a removable 96.6% silver sheath jacket that is adorned on one side with intricate, mold-pressed floral motifs. Size (w/ sheath): 6.2" W x 20.7" H (15.7 cm x 52.6 cm); (blade): 16.375" L (41.6 cm); gold quality: 44.43% to 47.19%; silver quality: 95.1% to 96.8% Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #137965 Condition: Damage and repair to wooden blade housing, with chipping and light adhesive residue along break lines. Sheath jacket is removable from wooden blade housing.
• Two Southeast Asian Kris Together
  Two Southeast Asian Kris Together with a Turkish Dagger Estimate:$1,200-$1,800
• Five good kris 19th century
  Five good kris 19th century Comprising of a gilt metal and glass jeweled hilt kris, white metal wire bound grip, shaped steel and silver bound bladed and detailed carved scabbard kris, together with three other kris, all with wood scabbards. Longest: 26 in. PROVENANCE: Private Collection.
• EARLY 20TH C. INDONESIAN STEEL &
  EARLY 20TH C. INDONESIAN STEEL & NICKEL SILVER KRISSoutheast Asia, Indonesia, ca. early 20th century CE. A lovely ceremonial sword known as a kris (keris) with a nickel-silver jacket covering the hand-carved wooden sheath. The wooden handle bears a pair of abstract anthropomorphic maskettes along the interior curve and rests above a gilt brass spacer ring set with 4 faceted glass cabochons. The forged-steel blade exhibits a straight profile with sharpened edges, an L-shaped fuller along both sides of the shoulder, and a laterally projecting hand guard. The wooden sheath has a bulbous guard protector as well as a slender blade housing, and the exterior of the blade housing is covered with a removable, form-fitting, nickel-silver jacket. Size (w/ sheath): 5.6" W x 19.2" H (14.2 cm x 48.8 cm); (blade): 14.3" L (36.3 cm) Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #149480 Condition: Sheath jacket is removable. Losses and chips to lower tip of wooden blade housing. Abrasions to sheath, jacket, and blade, with small nicks to blade edges. Great patina throughout.
• 19TH C. INDONESIAN KRIS W/ REPOUSSE
  19TH C. INDONESIAN KRIS W/ REPOUSSE SILVER SHEATHSoutheast Asia, Indonesia, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A personal ceremonial sword known as a kris (also keris) with a hand-carved dugong ivory handle bearing an abstract phytomorphic form; beneath the handle is a brass spacer disc inlaid with glass cabochons. The forged-iron blade bears a wavy profile with a petite area of brass inlay on one side. The wooden sheath features a finely burled wooden top that is fitted with a 90% silver sheath jacket decorated with dense floral motifs in repousse. Size (w/ sheath): 6.3" W x 19.3" H (16 cm x 49 cm); (blade): 14.25" L x 3.375" W (36.2 cm x 8.6 cm); silver quality of sheath: 90% Provenance: private New Haven, Connecticut, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #176171 Condition: Loosening to guard atop blade, with one glass cabochon missing, wear to brass inlay on blade, several stable hairline fissures to ivory handle, and minor abrasions, otherwise in very good condition. Nice patina throughout.
• MALAYSIAN KRIS FATANI WARRIORS
  MALAYSIAN KRIS FATANI WARRIORS DAGGERMalaysian, Thailand warriors kris, keris fatani. Carved wood sheath. Tajong or King Fisher shaped hilt. Hilt carved from dark wood with silver beak and eyes. Anak Alang or straight blade in iron. Hilt detached from blade. Blade with hilt: 18" L. Sheathed Dagger: 22 3/4" L.
• A SPANISH COLONIAL SWORD THE
  A SPANISH COLONIAL SWORD THE CURVY KRIS FORM BLADE A Spanish Colonial sword, the curvy kris form blade fitted with a wire wrapped grip and a clam shell guard 18"l
• SOUTHEAST ASIAN SWORDS, THE
  SOUTHEAST ASIAN SWORDS, THE FIRST, KRIS FITTED WITH WOOD HANDLE AND WOOD SHEATH OVERALL 15 Southeast Asian swords, the first, kris fitted with wood handle and wood sheath overall 15.75"l; the second, a sword with a paw shaped handle 22.5"l
• An Indonesian Kris with wave form
  An Indonesian Kris with wave form blade having carved accents throughout the hilt and a wood handle. Length overall 29 1/2 inches.
• A Malaysian kris with scabbard,
  A Malaysian kris with scabbard, total length 45cm
• An Oriental long kris with
  An Oriental long kris with pattern forged blade well carved grip and hardwood scabbard approx. 67cm long.
• GILT KRIS DAGGER, NO SCABBARD -
  GILT KRIS DAGGER, NO SCABBARD - SHARP!
• 20TH C. INDONESIAN WOOD, IRON,
  20TH C. INDONESIAN WOOD, IRON, COPPER & SILVER KRISSoutheast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid-20th century CE. A beautiful example of a kris (keris), a personal ceremonial sword. The hand-carved wooden handle features a pair of abstract anthropomorphic maskettes along the interior curve, and a hemispherical copper spacer cap rests beneath. The forged-iron blade has a straight profile, a projecting hand guard, and strips of lighter nickel material woven within. The wooden sheath is composed of a wide guard protector and a slender blade housing, and the removable silver (94%) sheath is decorated with flowing foliate motifs along the obverse. A fabulous example from Indonesia! Size (w/ sheath): 6" W x 19.75" H (15.2 cm x 50.2 cm); length of blade: 14.6" L (37.1 cm); quality of silver: 94%. Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #138008 Condition: Minor nicks and abrasions to blade and sheath, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits as well as fine patina throughout.
• Southeast Asian bone carved kris
  Southeast Asian bone carved kris Carved hilt, shaped blade. L: 27 in.
• Indonesian wavy-blade kris with
  Indonesian wavy-blade kris with figural carved handle and blade treated to resemble meteor iron, 14 1/4 in. L. overall; with carved wooden scabbard.
• THREE EAST ASIAN EDGED WEAPONS
  THREE EAST ASIAN EDGED WEAPONS Mid-20th century, to include: a kris sword, the 18-1/2 in. blade with copper inlay below a brass grip its wooden scabbard sheathed with decorative metal elements; a second kris with horn grip, its 21-3/4 in. blade engraved "Philippines," lacking scabbard; the third weapon seems to be an odd hybrid in which a clip point bowie knife with an 8-1/4 in. blade is married to an Asian wooden grip topped with a carved European officer's head.
• 20TH C. INDONESIAN STEEL KRIS W/
  20TH C. INDONESIAN STEEL KRIS W/ GILT BRASS SHEATH**Originally Listed At $400** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An attractive example of a personal ceremonial sword known as a kris (also keris). The hand-carved wooden handle exhibits a pair of abstract anthropomorphic maskettes along the interior curve, and beneath is a gilt copper spacer disc with a granular design. The forged-steel blade features an oscillating serpentine profile with a pointed hand guard and sharpened edges that trace down to a point. The sheath has a bulbous guard protector with one dramatically curved point above the narrow blade housing, and the gilt brass sheath jacket boasts intricate foliate patterns across one side. Lucite display stand for photography purposes only. Size: 6.625" W x 20.2" H (16.8 cm x 51.3 cm); (blade): 14.375" L (36.5 cm) Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #137988 Condition: Sheath jacket is removable from blade housing. Minor abrasions to sheath jacket and blade, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina to blade and wooden components.
• A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAVANESE KRIS
  A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAVANESE KRIS with wavy watered blade, wooden carved hilt and carved and reeded pommel, in the original ebony and white banded sheath, 68cm long
• MALAYSIAN KRIS FATANI WARRIORS
  MALAYSIAN KRIS FATANI WARRIORS DAGGERMalaysian, Thailand warriors kris, keris fatani. Carved wood sheath. Tajong or King Fisher shaped hilt. Hilt carved from dark wood with silver beak and eyes. Anak Alang or straight blade in iron. Hilt detached from blade. Blade with hilt: 18" L. Sheathed Dagger: 22 3/4" L.
• EARLY 20TH C. INDONESIAN STEEL &
  EARLY 20TH C. INDONESIAN STEEL & WOOD KRISSoutheast Asia, Indonesia, ca. early 20th century CE. A lovely personal dagger known as a kris (also keris) meant to be carried on special occasions. The spool-shaped wooden handle has thin twisted thread wrapped around the handle to provide for additional grip. The forged-steel blade features a gentle serpentine profile above a pointed tip and has a curled tendril opposite the narrow, protruding shoulder guard. The sheath has a bulbous guard protector mounted atop the narrow blade housing, and the obverse of the housing is decorated with a mottled brown and tan wood panel. Size (w/ sheath): 7.5" W x 26.875" H (19 cm x 68.3 cm); (blade): 19" L (48.3 cm) Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. b>PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship b>PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #149487 Condition: Repair to decorative wood panel on obverse of blade housing with light adhesive residue along break lines. Minor abrasions and oxidation to blade, with nicks to sheath and handle. Nice patina to all components. Blade is still quite sharp.
• 20TH C. INDONESIAN IRON, WOOD, &
  20TH C. INDONESIAN IRON, WOOD, & BRASS KRIS W/ SHEATHSoutheast Asia, Indonesia, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A striking personal ceremonial dagger known as a kris or keris comprised of a slightly curved iron blade, a bent, an abstract, avian-form handle, and wooden sheath adorned with elaborate brass repousse sheath jacket. A brass spacer embellished with applied foliate decoration sits between the blade and hilt, while the wooden handle bends at almost a right angle and narrows to a point resembling a bird's beak. Size with sheath: 19.8" L x 5.9" W (50.3 cm x 15 cm); without sheath: 16.1" L x 4" W (40.9 cm x 10.2 cm); blade: 12.6" L x 2.8" W (32 cm x 7.1 cm) Provenance: private New Haven, Connecticut, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #176169 Condition: Some losses to applied decoration on spacer, as well as chipping to blade edge and wood shoulder on sheath. A few stable surface fissures to hilt, but otherwise kris is intact and excellent with nice preservation of detail and light patina in areas.
• SIX INDONESIAN KRIS STYLE SWORDS
  SIX INDONESIAN KRIS STYLE SWORDS AND KNIVES 20th century, the largest with hammered metal scabbard (20 in. overall); a second sword with wooden scabbard (16-1/2 in.); the four knives (9-1/2 - 11 in.).
• KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS SWORD. Ornate
  KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS SWORD. Ornate ceremonial sword and a helmet. Sword. 40 1/4'' h. Helmet. 9'' h. Minor oxidation on the sword some loss to red inlay on scabbord.
• GERMAN LUFTWAFFE SWORD AND FROG.
  GERMAN LUFTWAFFE SWORD AND FROG.
• MALAYSIAN ROYAL KRIS
  MALAYSIAN ROYAL KRIS MALELAMalaysian royal court kris or keris malela. 3 curve or Lok 3 shaped damascus steel blade. Figural metal hilt with cabochon colored stones. Carved wood sheath. 1 glass stone missing from hilt. Sheath and scabbard detached. Inventory writing on blade and bottom of hilt. Blade and hilt: 23 1/2" L Sheathed Dagger: 25 1/2" L.
• INDONESIAN KRIS DAGGER AND WOOD
  INDONESIAN KRIS DAGGER AND WOOD HANDLES. An Indonesian Kris dagger (17”L) with sheath, on a custom stand, with 9 carved wooden Kris dagger handles , in the form of deities, animals, elephants and more, all mounted on customs stands. 3.5”H to 5”H.
• INDONESIAN KRIS DAGGER WITH
  INDONESIAN KRIS DAGGER WITH DAMASCUS BLADEAn Indonesian Kris dagger with Damascus blade, probably 19th century, the mixed metal sheath inset with an ornate repoussé scroll & floral pattern, and a wooden guard, chip to guard, blade wear & sheath dents, 18.5" long.
• 20TH C. INDONESIAN STEEL KRIS W/
  20TH C. INDONESIAN STEEL KRIS W/ GOLD SHEATHSoutheast Asia, Indonesia, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A fine kris (also keris) used as ceremonial attire when attending court for any number of reasons. The hand-carved wooden handle features a pair of abstract anthropomorphic maskettes along the interior curve, and beneath is a brass spacer cup adorned with dozens of petite granules. The forged-iron blade exhibits a slightly undulating profile, a protruding shoulder with an intricate periphery, and ribbons of lighter material integral within the steel matrix. Brilliant pigments adorn the sheath's shoulder and central rib, featuring meticulously painted phytomorphic patterns with a pair of deity faces on the guard protector. The remainder of the sheath is enveloped in a lustrous gold covering with repousse floral motifs on one side. Size with sheath: 19.4" L x 6.7" W (49.3 cm x 17 cm); without sheath: 17.5" L x 4" W (44.4 cm x 10.2 cm); of blade only: 13.7" L x 3.1" W (34.8 cm x 7.9 cm); gold quality: 58% (equivalent to over 13 karats) Provenance: private New Haven, Connecticut, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #176162 Condition: Shoulder is loose and sheath has a small tear, as well as some indentations in areas. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice pigments, good repousse detail, and light patina.
• FINE EARLY MALAY SILAT KRIS (KERIS)
  FINE EARLY MALAY SILAT KRIS (KERIS) DAGGER WITH SHEATH 18th-19th c. Keris Luk with Wayang handle, meteorite forged iron blade, formal 'Ladrang' exotic wood wranko, ivory spirit pommel. 20" overall, fine condition.
• KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS SWORDKnights
  KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS SWORDKnights of Pythias officer's fraternal sword. Etched curved blade marked Joseph Jackson. Ricasso is marked S.N. Meyer Washington DC. Lions head pommel. Grip is leather and wire. Sword 37-1/4" overall, blade 31-1/2". shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• MALAYSIAN ROYAL KRIS
  MALAYSIAN ROYAL KRIS MALELAMalaysian royal court kris or keris malela. 3 curve or Lok 3 shaped damascus steel blade. Figural metal hilt with cabochon colored stones. Carved wood sheath. 1 glass stone missing from hilt. Sheath and scabbard detached. Inventory writing on blade and bottom of hilt. Blade and hilt: 23 1/2" L Sheathed Dagger: 25 1/2" L.
• INDONESIAN KRIS WITH SCABBARD
  INDONESIAN KRIS WITH SCABBARD LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY BLADE LENGTH 6.5”. TOTAL LENGTH 10”.INDONESIAN KRIS WITH SCABBARD, Late 19th/Early 20th Century, Kris with bone figural handle and wooden sword guard. Chased silver metal scabbard. Dimensions: Blade length 6.5". Total length 10".
• SWORD. Russo-Japan or World War II
  SWORD. Russo-Japan or World War II era Japanese officer's sword. Hilt appears shellacked. Metal scabbard 35''l. overall.