Regarding the scrollwork on barrell I would bring it out a little more. 0000 steel wool on that and maybe on the top contours. you want to keep patina as much as possible but if you can not see details what is point. In Islamic societies they shine everything to a mirror finish I do not agree with this and most western collectors do not agree. There is a fine line between cleaning a piece and overcleaning it. Regarding lock I doubt spring is bad. If you have already gotten screws to remove pull of the cover to the sear and take pic. It should move but I need to see a little more. Always hard to see when not in hand. I will be at hethrow for a layover in a couple of weeks if you want we can meet and I can probaly tell you in a few minutes what is wrong one way or the other. Just a thought I Know scotland is not 5 minutes away but closer than america
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22nd September 2008, 07:04 PM
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