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Originally Posted by Peter Dekker
I'm thinking the wire wrap is made out of a silver-gold alloy rather than a plating, because it seems quite solid also after cleaning. It was black when I got it, similar to what you'd expect to find on old silver.
Peter
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Hello Peter,
Nice example. specially with this gold alloy wire.
I agree that it must be some alloy. Gilded would not last so long on a hilt wrapping imo.
Best regards,
Willem