After Maker/retailer Info: 1822/45 Pattern Sabre by Manders & Allender Liverpool

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

The point I was alluding to is that perhaps the numbers in this location on blade might be a number to tally a unit of a set number ordered used by a maker completing that order. Admittedly this seems a bit tenuous as it does not seem such accounting would be necessary, but suggested just the same.
clearly the number has some record oriented purpose, but I dont think retailers would have done so.....as mentioned, Wilkinson is the only maker I am aware of who numbered and recorded sales to officers. I think they still have records on file and Robert Wilkinson has access to files. I think he is likely the best source to find out about this retailer and more detail, unfortunately he is on another forum.

Hi Jim,
Sorry, I hadn't thought of that. What a good idea! I just hate when there are undeciphered numbers like this.

I've posted it... where Robert frequents, hopfully he can help.

I've oiled the blade in readiness to clean the tiny amount of rust-dust thats formed.
Sadly some plank has managed to get brasso in the ray-skin, getting that off is going to be.... 'fun'.

Best
Gene

[katana]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Sadly some plank has managed to get brasso in the ray-skin, getting that off is going to be.... 'fun'.

Best
Gene

Hiya Mate ,
my advice, clean using a soft toothbrush with some soapy water (washing up liquid) , do not over wet, dry/dab with kitchen paper. Re-do as necessary..rinse with clean water...once completely clean and dry, apply some olive oil to re-vitalise the ray-skin.

All the best
David

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by katana

Hiya Mate ,
my advice, clean using a soft toothbrush with some soapy water (washing up liquid) , do not over wet, dry/dab with kitchen paper. Re-do as necessary..rinse with clean water...once completely clean and dry, apply some olive oil to re-vitalise the ray-skin.

All the best
David

Hi David

Thanks for the tips, is olive oil the recommended 'food' for this stuff then?

Best
Gene

[katana]

Hi Gene,
olive oil was recommended to me for 'shagreen'. I had 2 layers of paint on one of mine I had no option but to use 'paint stripper' ....the chemical reaction on the skin had dried it a little and the olive oil seems to work well in 'moisturising' the shagreen. I put it on, allowed it to absorb for a while and used tissue to remove the excess.

David

[Atlantia]

David,

I cleaned the ray-skin with a toothbrush as you suggested.
I started with just dampening it then tried some dilute ispropol alcohol.
Complete success! Looks fantastic now.
Thanks mate

The stuff is suprisingly sturdy!

I've had the blade oiled in readiness for cleaning the minor rust dust and small problem areas by the hilt.

If anyone has any suggestions for cleaning the etched blade then I'm all ears?


Best
Gene

[Atlantia]

As you might have read in this thread I have managed an effective cleaning of the blade. I have also straightened the knuckle bow (it's not perfect but it's good enough, and without so much as a single microfracture!). I've replaced the leather washer and cleaned the fish-skin. I think the results are very good.