Ottoman karabela XVIII

[qusko]

Originally Posted by ariel

Would not be surprised to see wootz blade. Pattern-welded at the very least. Etching a small window will give an answer, but it would be an easy task: no rusting, no pitting. Not sure about the fittings: on the photograph they look copper alloy to me. Again, a small area rubbed with silver-cleaning paste would direct you to their full cleaning or leaving them as is.
Outstanding example of a true museum quality! Congratulations!

Thank you Ariel!
For the feetings for sure it's brass.

[ariel]

Then do not touch them!

Shiny brass is vulgar, your patinated one is old, mellow and classy.

[Kubur]

Originally Posted by qusko

Thank you Ariel!
For the feetings for sure it's brass.

Well i'm 99% sure it's silver, you should try in one small corner, on the non exposed face of the sword... Many people do this mistake old silver looks like brass sometimes.
I agree with Ariel if it's brass don't touch it.