Unusual pamor

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Hilt.
To my eye the entire hilt looks like it has been soaked in very strong tea, or maybe even coffee, & then given a good rubbing with coconut husk.

Hello Alan,

The ivory handle seems to have a good age, there is a crack in the handle and the base is replaced by a piece of horn most probably because it was too splitted, why should it be soaked in tea or coffee to age it artificially?

Regards,
Detlef