Help with markings and research on Anglo-Indian Wilkinson sword!

Yvain · 18th September 2020, 10:26 PM

As Jim rightfully said, there is no need to do more than removing old oil/grease (if there is any), and stabilizing active rust.

For leather conservation, I actually recommend neatsfoot oil, as a lot of commercially available leather conditioners contains mineral oil that may be detrimental to the conservation of leather on the long term.

For the shagreen, I can't really help as I have absolutely no knowledge or experience related to its care, and I can only recommend that you be very careful and read extensively on the subject before attempting anything, as I do know it is very delicate.

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18th September 2020, 10:26 PM	#3
Yvain Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: France Posts: 179	As Jim rightfully said, there is no need to do more than removing old oil/grease (if there is any), and stabilizing active rust. For leather conservation, I actually recommend neatsfoot oil, as a lot of commercially available leather conditioners contains mineral oil that may be detrimental to the conservation of leather on the long term. For the shagreen, I can't really help as I have absolutely no knowledge or experience related to its care, and I can only recommend that you be very careful and read extensively on the subject before attempting anything, as I do know it is very delicate.