Balatos -- swords with balls - Ethnographic Arms & Armour

8th September 2006, 03:04 AM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Should you really be modifying this sword Bill ? I'd advise against it myself . This brings up the eternal question ; when to 'restore' and just what exactly is 'restoration' ? In any other facet of the world of antiques you would be lowering or destroying the value of this piece . I'd advise against 'enhancing' the ball; it goes against the purity of the piece.

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