1804 version spectacle or 'Trafalgar' Cutlass

Kmaddock · 13th December 2019, 11:50 PM

Congratulations. It is such a fantastic feeling to find something that no one else knows what it is.
Looking forward to seeing the markings and what lies underneath.
Regards
Ken

kronckew · 14th December 2019, 12:22 AM

Just for interest, the bright orange is not really that colour in person. it looks exactly like I remember red lead primer looked like, quite a bit darker and redder (and a bit dirtier,musta been the lighting they used when snapping the photo.) They grip is not nearly that rusty looking close up either. I gather the 'japanning' was done with a mix of asphaltum (tar) and spar varnish, sounds logical aboard a sailing ship... Might have to make some myself. Or maybe just use Rustoleum. 😉

thinreadline · 14th December 2019, 12:46 AM

great find , well done.

13th December 2019, 11:50 PM	#1
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 545	Congratulations. It is such a fantastic feeling to find something that no one else knows what it is. Looking forward to seeing the markings and what lies underneath. Regards Ken

14th December 2019, 12:22 AM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,263	Just for interest, the bright orange is not really that colour in person. it looks exactly like I remember red lead primer looked like, quite a bit darker and redder (and a bit dirtier,musta been the lighting they used when snapping the photo.) They grip is not nearly that rusty looking close up either. I gather the 'japanning' was done with a mix of asphaltum (tar) and spar varnish, sounds logical aboard a sailing ship... Might have to make some myself. Or maybe just use Rustoleum. 😉

14th December 2019, 12:46 AM	#3
thinreadline Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,204	great find , well done.