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Post by sanduko on Oct 28, 2010 16:17:10 GMT -5
Dante, Thank you for the links!
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Post by sanduko on Jul 19, 2010 10:20:54 GMT -5
I have a date correction. The photo is from 1898. Frank, thanks for the questions. I will try and post better close up images shortly.
One thing to note, the small flags on the wall are red side up.
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Post by sanduko on Jul 19, 2010 8:14:53 GMT -5
Scarab, Thank you for your input. Yes, it does look staged, but on a set or in a house? There's a figure in the background near the drapes. If it was stage lighting, would he be illuminated also? The katana's are interesting. Didn't Bonifacio make a deal with the Japanese for arms? Rifles and ammunition. Maybe the katana's and fan were gifts from the japanese?
Do the people in the picture look familiar?
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Post by sanduko on Jul 18, 2010 11:59:16 GMT -5
Hello all, Do any of these people look familiar? Can anyone place where this pic was taken? I own this picture. Attachments:
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Post by sanduko on Jul 18, 2010 11:02:02 GMT -5
Hello again, I am still doing research on Restituto Javier. Does anyone have the contact info for the researcher Pedro Antonio Javier? Does anyone know if he is the son of Antonio Javier (Restituto's son)?
Also, has anyone run accross a pic of Restituto yet?
Thank you in advance for your help!
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Post by sanduko on Jul 14, 2008 11:13:22 GMT -5
My take, sir? If you have the least bit of belief in its authenticity: Take it off eBay. Now. Please. I'm very sure there'd be a collective sigh of regret if ever that flag fell into the hands of: a) A Japanese airsofter (Oh The Horror); b) A mercenary "collector" (Nyikes); c) The Anonymous Rich Guy (ARGghh) We all need to get that extra moolah in our bank accounts sir, that I understand; but please, not like this. mish, no need to worry, its not going to be sold on ebay. i will be very selective as to who the next caretaker will be.
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Post by sanduko on Jul 10, 2008 14:50:24 GMT -5
Hello all, This flag never be sold to a casual collector. If it was to be sold, it would be to a serious collector in the Philippines, or as you have stated, donated to a museum. The flag is stored in an air tight container away from humidity and light. It has only come out about 6 times in the last 3 years.
The value of the flag is priceless to us, you and I.
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Post by sanduko on Jun 26, 2008 14:47:40 GMT -5
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Post by sanduko on Jan 30, 2008 17:03:02 GMT -5
There is a thread on here somewhere that has some info about those flags. WWII Mindanao/Sulu if I remember right.
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Post by sanduko on Jan 31, 2008 11:18:25 GMT -5
Kampilan, Sorry po, my mistake. I didn't read your post close enough.
Del Pilar's knife looks nothing like what the public would think a Katipunan piece would look like. Perfect example.
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Post by sanduko on Jan 30, 2008 15:07:47 GMT -5
Thank you very much for the picture, beancent! That's an excellent example of what I'm trying to say. A nondescript balaraw with priceless history behind it. What were you trying to say?
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Post by sanduko on Jan 30, 2008 11:01:57 GMT -5
Kampilan, You bring up a lot of good points. Making our history correct is hard when there's a lot of mis-information out on the net. You have very good eyes... You may be correct on the daga.
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Post by sanduko on Jan 29, 2008 11:13:59 GMT -5
Actually most of the time I see Filipino pieces being sold as "Confederate" and the price thus raised accordingly. Battara, Here's an example of a possible Confederate dagger, or maybe a French dagger. It could be Katipunan, or even Aguinaldo era. It could be 1850, or 1950. If it is Filipino, what Province is it from? What do you think? I ask, because I'm wanting an honest answer from a fellow collector.
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Post by sanduko on Jan 28, 2008 13:05:17 GMT -5
Not everyhting that looks like it might be Katipunan, is Katipunan. What does Katipunan look like anyway? Does it have a particular shape/style? No. Do they always have to have the symbols? No. Do they always have to be fancy? No. Double edged? No.
Not all double edged daggers from that era are Katipunan. There's a so called Katipunan dagger on ebay that is grossly mislabeled. Its not even from Luzon.
People need to be careful of what they profess as Katipunan. Next thing is you'll see the price of normal weapons triple because someone was told its Katipunan.
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Post by sanduko on Jan 14, 2008 23:08:48 GMT -5
That is a Visayan " PINOTI" designed for fighting only, as opposed to the " SUNDANG" which is more multi-purpose tool and weapon. Both usually (or did ) have a carved lion head pommel, ( Carabao horn or wooden) apparently copied from early Spanish brass hilt short swords. I will try to post some pics from my collection ASAP Do you mean "Pinuti"? I assure you its not a Pinuti from the Visayas. This is definitely Luzon made. I am curious to see the "lion heads" you mention, and also the Visayan Barong beancent mentioned.
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Post by sanduko on Dec 27, 2007 14:46:07 GMT -5
beancent. if you can post a pic of the visayan barong, it would be greatly appreciated!! btw, what is the meaning behind the closed fist hilts? i have several examples, but have never determined the symbolism behind them.
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Post by sanduko on Dec 27, 2007 13:13:02 GMT -5
beancent, thanks for the reply. the sword did not come from the same lot as the flag and is actually from luzon. the swords hilt is not of the closed fist variety. it actually is like a closed up twisted flower. i've never heard of a visayan barong? do you have pics of one?
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Post by sanduko on Dec 22, 2007 14:42:45 GMT -5
Hello all!!! I am a friend of 99luftbalut and he had directed me towards your great forum. I too am a Philippine sword collector and have lots of questions about the Insurrection era weapons. First off, I have a silk flag that is self explanitory. The inscription gives its provenence. I would assume it was a part of Lacson's group. Here are the pics: The Sun does have a face, but it is faded. The following sword has an iscription that intrigues me. It translates into "Philippine Militia", but who was the "Militia"? Was it Katipunan? Macabebe? The sword was bought in a lot that had other Insurrection era swords. Pre 1910. Any information on these items is appreciated and thanks in advance.
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Post by sanduko on Dec 23, 2007 11:29:45 GMT -5
beancent, thanks for the link. i've seen that one before. thats where i received most of my info. hopefully there's a pic of him. that would answer a lot of questions. our lineage of Javier has some distinctive facial features. if anyone has the address of his house in Tondo, i can verify even more if we're related.
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Post by sanduko on Dec 22, 2007 14:53:37 GMT -5
Hello all!!!! I have some questions about Restituto Javier that I hope I could get answered here. First off, I am a Javier. My Lolo was born in Sta. Cruz and grew up in Tondo (malapit sa Pritil). My uncles remember my lolo mentioning a "tutoy" in the family from way back. He was a great uncle I believe. Restituto was also born in Sta. Cruz and lived in Tondo. His family owned property in Tondo. When I lived in Tondo at our family house, my uncle's said that the house had been in possesion of the family since they could remember. I know Bonifacio was married in Restituto's house in Tondo. What I am trying to figure out is, am I related and is that the same house I was in. Has anyone ever seen a pic of Restituto? Thanks in advance,
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