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15th January 2023, 12:06 PM
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Location: What is still UK
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If it is late 19th early 20th century, it has worn very well perhaps quite A heavy gild or been on a wall nearly all the time. I have not done fire gilding as it is illegal. Gold suspended in mercury could be painted on before burning off the mercury. The fact that it is gilded might indicate that the may have been a prestigious item?
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15th January 2023, 02:08 PM
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Are we sure it's not lacquered brass where the lacquer has been scratched or worn and the brass tarnished underneath?
Best wishes Richard |
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15th January 2023, 06:08 PM
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He'll need to touch the haft with a magnet, if it doesn't stick it is likely brass. If it sticks... It's still a sows ear trying to turn into a silk purse. |
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15th January 2023, 06:32 PM
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Very late period, ceremonial or made for those who travel.....
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