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					Originally Posted by  Richard G
					 
				 
				Are we sure it's not lacquered brass where the lacquer has been scratched or worn and the brass tarnished underneath? 
Best wishes 
Richard 
			
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He'll need to touch the haft with a magnet, if it doesn't stick it is likely brass. If it sticks...
It's still a sows ear trying to turn into a silk purse.