Moro Kris

Gavin Nugent · 12th September 2023, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Dajak

Hi what a nice piece some thimes you see this type off hilt on krissen from Borneo bandjarmasssin hilts with stones

Although Ben is no longer with us on the forum journey, I believe this is what he was referring to.

kronckew · 14th September 2023, 08:24 PM

Silver turns black quickly in sulphur compounds . Egg yolk contains sulphur. A drop of egg yolk on the ganga will turn it black VERY quickly, depending on the silver content. Mine did.

14th September 2023, 08:24 PM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,263	Silver turns black quickly in sulphur compounds . Egg yolk contains sulphur. A drop of egg yolk on the ganga will turn it black VERY quickly, depending on the silver content. Mine did. Attached Images