Mystery sword #153

Bill M · 27th September 2006, 12:15 AM

I have it on good authority that it is

"very nice, but I would say that it not Batak. It looks to me from the style and quality of workmanship to be from the Palambang area of Sumatra."

I think that you are right VVV.

Battara · 27th September 2006, 12:48 AM

You know, cleaning the silver raises the value. It's bronze that should never be cleaned (steel is a different subject). Age will already darken recesses that add definition of the design. Just food for thought.

27th September 2006, 12:15 AM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	I have it on good authority that it is "very nice, but I would say that it not Batak. It looks to me from the style and quality of workmanship to be from the Palambang area of Sumatra." I think that you are right VVV.

27th September 2006, 12:48 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	You know, cleaning the silver raises the value. It's bronze that should never be cleaned (steel is a different subject). Age will already darken recesses that add definition of the design. Just food for thought.