It took a while but I think it has come up quite well.
There are a cpo[lr of faults, the missing silver from the throat an the missing wood from the back of the scabbard. I can live with this.
I managed to get the throat, pommel and chape off and for the first time tried cleaning using aluminium foil, baking soda, salt and hot water. It worked very well, the silver came good in no time.
The three scabbard bands and the top part of the hilt are fixed so they had to be hand cleaned with polish and a stiff toothbrush. I protected the wood and rattan by covering with clingfilm and electical tape. Finally the wood was polished.
What I am uncertain about is whether the blade and scabbard were originally together. Although the decoration on the silverwork is the same the hilt and the scabbard throat do not match as well as others I have. It is possible that the scabbard throat has been flattened slightly though so perhaps they are ok.
I am going to say it is Shan, but the opinions of all you experts are always welcome.
Regards
Roy
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