Jeff.Ada pics,British museum.

[Tim Simmons]

Hello Jeff ,looking at your example,I am wondering if the wax runners have been left on after the cast on the pommel.I could well be wrong,but as you know,wax modeling and sculpting for casting in bronze and precious metals is my trade.Saying that I would not touch them even if I was correct.Tim

[Jeff D]

Hi Tim,

Here is a better picture of the hilt. (I love these new features). I can take a close up if it dosn't help.

Jeff

[Tim Simmons]

What a wonderful thing to have.I like the handle lots.The picture of the leopard one, is just too good for words.Tim

[Jeff D]

Thanks Tim,

I agree the leopard is outstanding. Unfortunately it was being sold as a Benin bronze rather then a African edged weapon, which placed it way out of my league .

Jeff