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[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Battara

What is the meaning of 2 silver chased bands?

Purely decorative IMHO!

Regards,
Detlef

[A. G. Maisey]

Yes Detlef, decorative, but not purely so.

These bands strengthen the joints, sometimes the joint areas are bound with twine, and this binding serves the same purpose.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Yes Detlef, decorative, but not purely so.

These bands strengthen the joints, sometimes the joint areas are bound with twine, and this binding serves the same purpose.

Yes, of course you are correct! Thank you Alan for correction.

Regards,
Detlef