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Ian · 8th March 2006, 03:53 PM

Thanks Ariel. I don't think you've told the folks who assemble these "antiques" anything more than they already knew, but you have certainly enlightened a substantial body of collectors.

The decoration on the "rejuvenated" one is so typical of what one sees in Tblisi on the brand new versions of kindjhal. As you point out, this is "knock off" work of a relatively low grade that does not qualify as restoration.

If someone (like Battara) were to take the time to truly restore an older blade in the style of its period, I think many of us would have a hard time recognizing that restoration. But the time and materials invested in such a restoration would probably not be returned when the piece was sold.

Thanks again Ariel for your insights.

Ian.

8th March 2006, 03:53 PM	#8
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Thanks Ariel. I don't think you've told the folks who assemble these "antiques" anything more than they already knew, but you have certainly enlightened a substantial body of collectors. The decoration on the "rejuvenated" one is so typical of what one sees in Tblisi on the brand new versions of kindjhal. As you point out, this is "knock off" work of a relatively low grade that does not qualify as restoration. If someone (like Battara) were to take the time to truly restore an older blade in the style of its period, I think many of us would have a hard time recognizing that restoration. But the time and materials invested in such a restoration would probably not be returned when the piece was sold. Thanks again Ariel for your insights. Ian.