Vietnamese Guom
Nguyen Dynasty 19th century Guom. Not a ceremonial piece. This was made for actual fighting. In fair condition with some looseness in the handle and the scabbard is missing the Chape.
78cm I’m total length
Online Auction
Yes
Hi Tyler,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Recent auction sales of Guoms of similar age reflect the market's interest and support of more elaborate examples; in comparison, yours reflects its utilitarian purpose and is fairly plain though its design features the characteristic tiger-head pommel. Similar pieces have sold recently for between $200-400.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique brass and steel Vietnamese Guom
19th Century
The hilt with shaped wooden handle with brass tiger's head pommel and shaped strap guard, the slightly curved blade. Together with a leather scabbard with brass locket (lacking chape).
78 cm (30-3/4 inches) overall length
CONDITION: This saber is reported - and appears - to be in generally fair condition with some looseness to the handle. The leather scabbard is lacking the chape (tip).
PROVENANCE: Acquired in an online auction
$ 200-400*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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~ Delia
Thank you and you're all set here!
If you have any questions, please leave me a comment here. We appreciate your business and please let us know if you have additional items to appraise.
Delia
Hi Delia,
Yes I definitely can. I just uploaded 4 photos in different positions of the pommel.
Thank you!
Tyler Grasser