Silver Filigree Work - Cleaning Methods?

Battara · 27th July 2013, 11:26 PM

Oh yes, regarding the mixing and matching of white metal hilt with a silver scabbard - would the scabbard or the hilt be of an earlier period? Otherwise I would consider this a strange combo.

A.alnakkas · 27th July 2013, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Oh yes, regarding the mixing and matching of white metal hilt with a silver scabbard - would the scabbard or the hilt be of an earlier period? Otherwise I would consider this a strange combo.

I have no idea. But I will take them to a silversmith and check their quality.

Battara · 28th July 2013, 02:06 AM

Good idea. I always advise that.

27th July 2013, 11:26 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,323	Oh yes, regarding the mixing and matching of white metal hilt with a silver scabbard - would the scabbard or the hilt be of an earlier period? Otherwise I would consider this a strange combo.

28th July 2013, 02:06 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,323	Good idea. I always advise that.