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Subject:Identifying Scabbard Chape
Posted By: Beka Thu, Sep 12, 2019 IP: 27.123.138.17 Seeking assistance to understand more about the markings and date of this piece. Grateful for any and all insights - thank you! |
Subject:Re: Identifying Scabbard Chape
Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm Thu, Sep 12, 2019 Electric tools have been used for the engraving. |
Subject:Re: Identifying Scabbard Chape
Posted By: Beka Fri, Sep 13, 2019 Thank you Ernest - same story as before I see!! I wonder if it will continue with all the other pieces - the plot thickens! Cheers |
Subject:Re: Identifying Scabbard Chape
Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm Sat, Sep 14, 2019 Do not worry, even 60 years ago I noticed "old" carvings were produced. The best way is to collect real and fake items, study them ( side by side) to recognize easily what's real. |
Subject:Re: Identifying Scabbard Chape
Posted By: Beka Tue, Sep 17, 2019 Ernest, thank you so much for your advice, which I will most certainly follow. Regards |
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