Before & After

Stan S. · 9th December 2011, 02:49 PM

First of all, sorry for the picture quality – I am still perfecting my photography skills. I just wanted to share one of my recent clean-up projects done in the past month. As you can see, this is a Qajar period small Indo-Persian axe with a hidden stiletto. It arrived covered in a thick layer of rust and grime. The goal was to remove the gunk without affecting the patina or the inlay. I think I did OK. What is your opinion? My only regret is having a bent tip on the top spike – I though of straightening it with a ballpeen hammer but I am afraid to cause further damage. Any pointers in regards to this would be appreciated.

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9th December 2011, 02:49 PM	#1
Stan S. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 227	Before & After First of all, sorry for the picture quality – I am still perfecting my photography skills. I just wanted to share one of my recent clean-up projects done in the past month. As you can see, this is a Qajar period small Indo-Persian axe with a hidden stiletto. It arrived covered in a thick layer of rust and grime. The goal was to remove the gunk without affecting the patina or the inlay. I think I did OK. What is your opinion? My only regret is having a bent tip on the top spike – I though of straightening it with a ballpeen hammer but I am afraid to cause further damage. Any pointers in regards to this would be appreciated. BEFORE: Attached Images Last edited by Stan S.; 9th December 2011 at 05:45 PM.