Preservation vs. restoration - opinions?

[Dom]

Originally Posted by FenrisWolf

So where is the line drawn on such restorations?

Hi Fenris
I would use a "metaphor"
the collectors of old cars, they refurbish the cars in their original condition,
or expose them as they found them?
I have the same understanding, an edged weapons, has a function to be
lethal, but also representative of social class or status of its owner
if later, due to the negligence of the heirs, these weapons became the wrecks,
it's a "noble cause" that our action, to refurbish them also decent as possible

I share completely the point of view of S.Al-Anizi, when he wrote;
- I guess for the middle east, because the usage of swords remained even to the early 20th century in some areas.
Restoration by re-fitting and polishing blades is something natural to them, not a taboo, as it is to us collectors.

regards

à +

Dom

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Moderator Support.

Salaams,
May this entire and interesting thread be relocated under my recent thread on Restoration Workshops Library please? It is highly relevant to todays Forum and I respectfully suggest that it amalgamate with that thread.

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

[mross]

Originally Posted by Ibrahiim al Balooshi

Moderator Support.

Salaams,
May this entire and interesting thread be relocated under my recent thread on Restoration Workshops Library please? It is highly relevant to todays Forum and I respectfully suggest that it amalgamate with that thread.

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

I'll second that.