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19th September 2009, 07:05 PM
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For casting the more 'brassy' bronze of the hilt and lion head would be tougher and hold sharper detail, while the alloy used in the mounts with a higher copper content would be easier to work/hammer. Or, were the mounts all originally gilded? |
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TVV 
. But the mix of the two different metals, like on your dagger is still a bit strange.
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