Original Dutch East Indies 18th Century Kris Dagger with Intricate Carved Bone Handle in Ornate Silver-Clad Scabbard French & Indian War stove and gun maker” working

stove and gun maker” working from various locations on Union Street in Aberdeen from 1832 - 1879

This is a beautiful example of a Revolutionary War era Colonial blacksmith-made trade tomahawk

and overall this is a great example of a service used holster

which seems to have been punched into the lock plate and suggests it may well be an Owner's name rather than that of the Gun Smith

Original Dutch East Indies 18th Century Kris Dagger with Intricate Carved Bone Handle in Ornate Silver-Clad Scabbard French & Indian War stove and gun maker” workingOriginal Item: One Only. The kris or keris is a prized asymmetrical dagger most strongly associated with the culture of Indonesia, but also indigenous to Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei and Singapore. It is known as kalis in the southern Philippines. The kris is famous for its distinctive wavy blade. A kris can be divided into three parts: bilah (blade), hulu (hilt), and warangka (sheath). These parts of the kris are objects of art, often carved in