Thank you, Ian, Detlef and Jose.
I'm wondering what would distinguish the dating of applied and engraved (presumed) silver plates. Was work like this not done in the 19th? Is the absence of an applied iron guard characteristic of a particular period, a particular people, or a matter of personal taste? Jose, I think you would be the guy to ask whether the semicircular border motifs are done with a graver or a punch?
Time permitting, can you expand somewhat on why you've dated the blade as you have?
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