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Originally Posted by boberl
...I concluded that it was a beautifully made reproduction.
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I have two 'Scottish' swords that I suspect are from the same forger as the one you presented; I believe he is called the 'Birmingham maker.' They fooled more than one expert and the collector who ultimately called them out suggested I just put them in an auction to recover my money, but I have chosen instead to use them as decorators on my wall, along with some other 'mistakes' I have made along the way as reminders.
Scottish swords are an even more treacherous minefield than medieval swords.
It takes courage to admit that one's self has been fooled, even if transiently, and I commend you.