Backplate cuirass

[ulfberth]

still did not use sandpaper did yah , well now you cleaned away the evidence.
If you had used sand paper only the surface would be cleaned and the black would be way better visible showing hammer strokes.

[cel7]

Originally Posted by ulfberth

still did not use sandpaper did yah , well now you cleaned away the evidence.
If you had used sand paper only the surface would be cleaned and the black would be way better visible showing hammer strokes.

Actually I did use sandpaper. I'm afraid there are no hammer strokes. Or I rubbed it to hard...

[ulfberth]

here the are , is used your last picture

[cel7]

Originally Posted by ulfberth

here the are , is used your last picture

Thank you for the drawing! They are hard to spot but there are indeed some irregulareties.

[Lansquenet59]

Very nice original backplate !

[cel7]

Originally Posted by Lansquenet59

Very nice original backplate !

Thank you! From what period do you think it would be?

[Lansquenet59]

16th century, or early 17th century