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[kai]

Thanks, Martin!

from very close inspection with magnification you can see similar lines that are in horn. As a teacher in restoration of furniture and wooden objects i know my materials.

Ok, that should settle it - under magnification it's usually very obvious.

I only used a soft cloth for silver to rub the sleeve and the tip, i am still in doubt if i will use some Nikco a very fine polish material for precious materials.

Sure, no full-out polish needed nor advisable - a conservative approach of light touching up without material loss will be best IMHO.

Regards,
Kai