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By Auctions Imperial
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May 19, 2018
1910 Thomes Ave, Cheyenne WY 82001, United States
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LOT 212:
A FINE PHILIPPINES BOLO KNIFE
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Sold for: $750
Start price:
$
450
Estimated price :
$900 - $1,000
Buyer's Premium: 24.9%
sales tax: 6%
On the full lot's price and commission
Users from foreign countries may be exempted from tax payments, according to the relevant tax regulations
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A FINE PHILIPPINES BOLO KNIFE
An exceptional example, probably Visayan work. The broad, handforged blade of characteristic form with engraved vine motifs, the hilt with ferrule and pommel of finely wrought and engraved silver. The grip a single section of dark horn superbly carved in relief, comprising compartments of floral vines. In its tooled and pierced leather scabbard with embossed and engraved silver locket and chape. Late 19th-early 20th c. Overall length 49.5cm. Condition I
