Revival of an old fighter

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by CharlesS

Great job Detlef! I bet it took some patience with that rattan.

I know these scabbards are not as old, but it's hard not to love the great carving typically seen on them.

Hello Charles,

yes, I agree, the restorer has done a grat job. And who have ever tried to straighten such a rattan binding will know how difficult this is and how much patience it need. And I agree with you, this carvings are really nice.

Regards,
Detlef

[Rick]

That ferrule will be a challenge; it's silver isn't it?
It looks like it might end up as much solder as silver when it's finally done.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Rick

That ferrule will be a challenge; it's silver isn't it?
It looks like it might end up as much solder as silver when it's finally done.

Hello Rick,

yes, it will be a challenge to restore the ferrule which is indeed from silver but I have a great confidence in the skill of the restorer.

Regards,
Detlef

[ariel]

Jewllers use laser welding these days.
I can restore the silver crack without leaving any visible trace.
I did it ( paid for it, actulally:-) on several items. Looks fantastic! Or, more precisely, does not "look" at all :-)

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by ariel

Jewllers use laser welding these days.
I can restore the silver crack without leaving any visible trace.
I did it ( paid for it, actulally:-) on several items. Looks fantastic! Or, more precisely, does not "look" at all :-)

Hello Ariel,

I've heard about this. But I am sure that the restorer will do a great job. Just let wait us a little bit and we will see the result.

Regards,
Detlef

[Gavin Nugent]

A great Job Detlef,

I too am having the ferrule restored on one of mine, a real old school silversmith who has bought back to life some real tragedies.

The craftsmen of the past who worked in these precious metals were often near blind by their mid 30's and the workmanship of some of the thinnest silver and gold that they did can't properly be replicated...their attention to detail is in many cases unsurpassed.

Gavin

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Gavin Nugent

A great Job Detlef,

I too am having the ferrule restored on one of mine, a real old school silversmith who has bought back to life some real tragedies.

The craftsmen of the past who worked in these precious metals were often near blind by their mid 30's and the workmanship of some of the thinnest silver and gold that they did can't properly be replicated...their attention to detail is in many cases unsurpassed.

Gavin

Hi Gavin,

yes, the restorer has done a great job so far and I am sure that he will do a similar good job by the ferrule.

Regards,
Detlef