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					Originally Posted by Jean
					
				 
				 I believe that it is original but in exceptional condition so may be not very old, the missing stones visible on the pictures were replaced. 
Best regards 
Jean 
			
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 Interesting hilt.
The technique / workmanship looks very authenthic to me.
Could it be that it was re-gilded ? Do you have any provenance ?
Best regards,
Willem