Thread: Another tulwar
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Old 17th November 2007, 10:39 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by fernando
I am not sure on the seriousness of this one, on what touches
the hilt, which is nickled (chromed ?) brass. The seller says it's 18th century, but that could be his story.
Commercial Nickel plating started in Europe about 1850, so mid 19th century is the earliest possible date. {IMHO]

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