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					Originally Posted by cornelistromp
					
				 
				The core was held in the middle by thin iron wires, during the casting.  
perhaps there are still traces of these wires showing on the skin. (small rust spots). 
			
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 Thanks for you comments Cornelistromp. 
Here is a closeup which shows a few previously inexplicable spots of rust.