ID Help Needed

Battara · 12th December 2006, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

Well the sword arrived today and apparently the previous owner polished all the brass and copper fittings and then applied a coat of polyurethane to keep them from tarnishing. Now I have to figure out how to remove it without causing any damage to the rest of the wood.

I would keep it as it - more protective than trying to get it off. If you really need to get it off, try acetone, but as you mentioned, it may discolor the wood. Leaving it as is is probably the best and safest course of action.

Robert · 12th December 2006, 06:29 PM

Michael and Jose,
Thank you both very much for your help and opinions on this sword. As it appears that no one else is interested in this would either one of you like to hazard a guess on the age of this item? Thanks again for all your help. Michael, if I decide not to keep this I will let you know.

Robert

VVV · 12th December 2006, 07:03 PM

Thanks Robert,

With 190 views I guess some others were interested in your rare sword?
The problem is that it isn't documented in any of the major works.
And Sumba is not one of the main destinations to visit when in Indonesia.
I don't know what's the situation nowadays but when I was there they had in average 2 foreigners per month visiting, on the whole island.

Michael

katana · 12th December 2006, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

Thank you both very much for your help and opinions on this sword. As it appears that no one else is interested in this ....
Robert

Hi Robert, as one of the 'watchers' I can say there is interest..... unfortunately, I have no knowledge of this fine piece and I suspect it is the same for many of the others.......

Robert · 12th December 2006, 07:38 PM

I'm sorry if I have offended anyone. I need to proof read my posts better. I only meant that as of this point that no one else had commented and was just looking for an idea on age from the ones that had. Again my apologies if I have offended anyone.

Robert

katana · 12th December 2006, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

I'm sorry if I have offended anyone.

Robert

Hi Robert, no offence taken

, I do understand how frustrating it can be when answers do not seem to be 'forth coming'. As collectors many of us have a passion for the things we treasure and I think...for many of us....with a new acqusition....we want to obtain all the information we can ...in the shortest time . I believe many can 'empathise' with you.

Regards David

12th December 2006, 06:29 PM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Michael and Jose, Thank you both very much for your help and opinions on this sword. As it appears that no one else is interested in this would either one of you like to hazard a guess on the age of this item? Thanks again for all your help. Michael, if I decide not to keep this I will let you know. Robert

12th December 2006, 07:03 PM	#3
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Thanks Robert, With 190 views I guess some others were interested in your rare sword? The problem is that it isn't documented in any of the major works. And Sumba is not one of the main destinations to visit when in Indonesia. I don't know what's the situation nowadays but when I was there they had in average 2 foreigners per month visiting, on the whole island. Michael

12th December 2006, 07:38 PM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	I'm sorry if I have offended anyone. I need to proof read my posts better. I only meant that as of this point that no one else had commented and was just looking for an idea on age from the ones that had. Again my apologies if I have offended anyone. Robert