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					Originally Posted by CharlesS
					
				 Great job Detlef!  I bet it took some patience with that rattan.
 I know these scabbards are not as old, but it's hard not to love the great carving typically seen on them.
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 Hello Charles,
yes, I agree, the restorer has done a grat job. And who have ever tried to straighten such a rattan binding will know how difficult this is and how much patience it need. And I agree with you, this carvings are really nice. 
 
 
Regards,
Detlef