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I don't know for the blade, but the hilt and scabbard is recent for me.
I find that the scabbard lacks finesse in its proportions compared to the antique specimens. ![]() But I find the hilt pleasant. ![]() |
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Not sure. This was one of my earliest acquisitions and I very much over cleaned it! I have learned not to do this. |
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I am of the mind that you can't over-clean silver and gold. These metals were never meant to be dull or tarnished on an ensemble IMHO.
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White gold gets a nice subdued patina through being worn though.
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Hello Rick,
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Hello Jose,
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Actually, decent bronze is much easier to keep shiny than silver. Early bronze was originally utilized for jewellery (obviously as a replacement for gold) and only later for tools. I'd also assume that even brass was meant to be polished. However, I do agree that it is fairly futile to keep this alloy shiny - even with gentle cleaning most ethnographic pieces will loose too much metal for long-term preservation. Regards, Kai |
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Hello Bill,
I agree with the others that the scabbard is recent. The workmanship on antique pieces also varies widely for genuine coteng. Not really sure about the hilt - would love to hear from the Malay specialists on this. The blade is IMHO old and a variant style that may be a Malay offshoot of the (originally Sumatran) Bangkinang style. Regards, Kai |
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