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another kris ( Lanti ) for comment

31st July 2005, 10:09 PM

kai

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

I don't think the baca-baca is a later add on, though I do think it is of either white metal or a very low grade silver as opposed to the rest of the silver hilt.

I'd have guessed at brass? At least the copper corrosion is obvious...

BTW, the greenish copper oxides should clean easily (without removing the patina).

Regards,
Kai

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