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			Fantastic! Many thanks - This was the lead I needed - apparently it is a typical style of hilt used in Brazil and called a Sorocaba. So I guess mine is, as stated, made in England for the Brazilian market, but for some reason never left England: 
		
		
		
			 
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			Excellent Matt ... solved !
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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   even though some numpty   went totally in the wrong direction.   Regards, Norman.  | 
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