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Southerner · 22nd January 2007, 11:38 PM

Thankyou

They certainly match the style ther is a mix of both in the decoration of the handle on mine. It certainly is in the right neigbourhood as I know my relative was in Egypt for some of the first world war as I have pictures he took whilst there. would anyone know what "bone" and what part of it would have been used in the handle? Would there have been any form of preserving/treatment used prior to use?

Sorry I am asking so many questions I just want to make sure it keeps getting handed down in the family all in one piece.

Southerner

I have managed one of the pictures to make it easier for all to see.

22nd January 2007, 11:38 PM	#4
Southerner Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stanley Falkland Islands Posts: 4	Thankyou They certainly match the style ther is a mix of both in the decoration of the handle on mine. It certainly is in the right neigbourhood as I know my relative was in Egypt for some of the first world war as I have pictures he took whilst there. would anyone know what "bone" and what part of it would have been used in the handle? Would there have been any form of preserving/treatment used prior to use? Sorry I am asking so many questions I just want to make sure it keeps getting handed down in the family all in one piece. Southerner I have managed one of the pictures to make it easier for all to see. Attached Images Last edited by Southerner; 23rd January 2007 at 04:24 AM. Reason: Add Picture