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11th April 2022, 12:52 AM
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"The scabbard once had a horn (or, less likely, ivory) tip; if the crosspiece is separate (sharp pics would help), I'm willing to bet it and the hilt being horn. Old horn can be getting quite fibrous, too."
Certainly had a horn chape, there is still a fragment on one side. The rest looks to be as was.I am thinking of a gentle etch to take down the buffed shine. Vinegar, lime juice or the old standby....Worcester sauce! |
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12th April 2022, 01:05 PM
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Classic example! Really nice carving!
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12th April 2022, 11:33 PM
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13th April 2022, 04:26 PM
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Hello David,
Nice piece and I agree what others said already. Be very careful, they are very addictive!  
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30th November 2023, 01:14 PM
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Better photo's from my new phone.
Hiya all. Got a new phone that takes much better pictures, much more detail... so much so that I have to reduce them to load them here.
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Hybrid Mode
