Certificate of authenticity

Gavin Nugent · 6th July 2008, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by kronckew

the certificate even seems to say under the stamped siggy that it 'has been given to the best of our knowledge at the time and place of inspection'. how much more can you ask? i note this is also from the hong kong dealers thai branch.

Well presented kronckew

katana · 6th July 2008, 11:51 AM

The 'strange' thing is the web address (on the 'certificate'

) looks legit...

http://www.antiquetica.com/

Nicely put, Kronckew

David

Atlantia · 6th July 2008, 01:47 PM

What worries me most is when people make excuses for pictures.
As if every PC doesn't have the ability to lighten pictures or they live somewhere without the benefit of daylight.
Especially when they describe themselves as a collector.
Occasionally you see someone selling a sword who's obviously genuinely got no knowledge and just thinks that a general shot of the sword will do, but ANY collector knows what a buyer needs to see.
Blurry or dark doesn't cut it.

Having lightened this one, I really dont like the look of the woodwork, or the mounts, and the blade is quite ordinary.

6th July 2008, 11:51 AM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	The 'strange' thing is the web address (on the 'certificate' ) looks legit... http://www.antiquetica.com/ Nicely put, Kronckew David

6th July 2008, 01:47 PM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	What worries me most is when people make excuses for pictures. As if every PC doesn't have the ability to lighten pictures or they live somewhere without the benefit of daylight. Especially when they describe themselves as a collector. Occasionally you see someone selling a sword who's obviously genuinely got no knowledge and just thinks that a general shot of the sword will do, but ANY collector knows what a buyer needs to see. Blurry or dark doesn't cut it. Having lightened this one, I really dont like the look of the woodwork, or the mounts, and the blade is quite ordinary.