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			Here are a few pictures, although they are not too good either. 
		
		
		
			Total length 55 cm, length of blade 40 cm, blade where it is widest 10.5 cm, weight 1030 g. The stamped mark is the seal of Coorg on the west coast of India.  | 
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				Location: Kent 
				
				
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			Jens.....what a lovely example. Is the hilt covered in gold or is it an alloy?
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			Join Date: Dec 2004 
				Location: Louisville, KY 
				
				
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			Beautiful puppy!   
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	    Looks like 14k gold to me. Better to get it tested by a jeweler.  | 
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