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Battara · 13th July 2007, 09:43 PM

I don't know about pattern welding....most of these have straight lines of lamination with a hairpin turn at the tip. I see some possible signs of such lamination, but etching will tell for sure. I do think late 19thc-early 20thc due to the mounts.

13th July 2007, 09:43 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	I don't know about pattern welding....most of these have straight lines of lamination with a hairpin turn at the tip. I see some possible signs of such lamination, but etching will tell for sure. I do think late 19thc-early 20thc due to the mounts.