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28th July 2020, 11:59 PM | #1 |
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I can see what you mean Ian. The quality of the repousse on the dha is of very low quality.
You can also go to a jeweler and have them test the metals. |
29th July 2020, 05:13 PM | #2 |
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What we call " German silver" was massively manufactured in Europe since 18 century. Prior to that, it was made in China for centuries (" paktong") and exported far and wide. It is an alloy of copper and nickel, often containing zinc as well.
German jewelers figured out the formula and started making it on their own. Battara is correct: any local jeweler will be able to give you 100% correct answer, but just by looking at the Dha I suspect a cheap alloy: paktong. I am not certain about the kindjal, but it is quite modern. |
29th July 2020, 05:33 PM | #3 |
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Silver test
The lot, (40+ pieces) Varies quite a bit. These two, I put in the category of nice tourist pieces, but not true antiquities. Some of these are old but still tourist, some are nice collectables. I would like to post the four Kris's and seek opinions as I am still learning and have qualms as to what are collectables. Everyone thank you for your time.
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We call it ALPACA over here; a term of obscure origin.
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That would be a different material, José .
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