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Atlantia · 13th August 2008, 05:31 PM

Well, it made reasonable money, but I have to say my first impression was 'victorian copy'.
Hope I haven't offended anyone.
I know its clearly been cleaned, but it just doesn't look like its got real age to me. Don't like the patina, the patterns of pitting, no evidence of ageing in recesses between shell bars and pierces sheets, the look of the metal seems newer than 17thC, the wire binding....
And the chiselled inscription looks completely out of place.
Sorry if anyone is involved, just my opinion.

What did you think Fernando?

13th August 2008, 05:31 PM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Well, it made reasonable money, but I have to say my first impression was 'victorian copy'. Hope I haven't offended anyone. I know its clearly been cleaned, but it just doesn't look like its got real age to me. Don't like the patina, the patterns of pitting, no evidence of ageing in recesses between shell bars and pierces sheets, the look of the metal seems newer than 17thC, the wire binding.... And the chiselled inscription looks completely out of place. Sorry if anyone is involved, just my opinion. What did you think Fernando? Last edited by Atlantia; 13th August 2008 at 07:10 PM.