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Old 2nd August 2009, 08:10 AM   #20
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Originally Posted by Battara
I looked at the pictures in your link and compared the copper wire and nails to the top and bottom chased okired pieces. I think the top and bottom pieces are indeed swassa.
Yep, that would be my guess as well, though it's hard to tell just from an internet photo. I also think the pommel will turn out to be silver.
You can easily purchase silver test solution. Test for gold content might require a jeweler.
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