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rand · 22nd September 2016, 03:32 AM

What I find interesting is that the metal for this scabbard seems like a nickel/silver alloy and not coin silver that you usually find with this quality of repousse. Then a thick gold wash or other gold application over it. You can see many wear points of the gold on high locations.

22nd September 2016, 03:32 AM	#6
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 538	Scabbard What I find interesting is that the metal for this scabbard seems like a nickel/silver alloy and not coin silver that you usually find with this quality of repousse. Then a thick gold wash or other gold application over it. You can see many wear points of the gold on high locations.