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Originally Posted by fernando

Thank you all Gentlemen for your prompt cooperation.
Having the first (enligtening) answer come from Gene in the Ethno section (where i had copied the thread), i felt much influenced and made my option to let this item go.
When i later read the other impressions from Jim, David, Michl and Chris i was already on my way home.
In a way this wasn't so bad, as parts of your posts would make me hesitate and chewing second thoughts.
So i had (and have) to deal with the consideration that this thing would be a Chinese knock-off ... be it right or wrong .
Concerning the considerable wear and patina look, when it comes to Chinese stuff, is a characteristic that must be taken with a pinch of salt, according to what i have learnt; those guys can be brilliant, when it comes to such area of cosmetics.
Thanks again fellows.

Hi Nando,

I think the Chinese attribution for that particular pair was a mistake, I think they are (in my experience) mostly genuine things from the former Spanish 'colonies' of South America.
My intention was to show you that you can get a good condition pair on 'that auction site' for a modest amount of money.
Examples:
170641392120
170641047288
110688561264
300555755692
170636609351
(all between $35-$85)

What I would say, is that single ones would have to be pretty special to warrant being worthy of purchase.

Best
Gene