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ironron

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  1. The beauty is in the patina, aquired over the years ,,leave well alone & enjoy it as it is.
  2. My daughter sent me this..to transalate :? Can anyone help please. Many Thanks.
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    ID on tsuba

    Many thanks mariusz.
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    ID on tsuba

    Hi . Could you give me some info on this tsuba please ..it is iron& reminds me of an insect or beatle. size is 63mm x60mm
  5. How about some images of the other sword?
  6. Its funny that you should post this..i allso looked at that sword..though i am not allowed to bid..seeing that i am in the uk, I have noticed this on quite a few items that i have bid on..these private auctions are manna from heaven, for shill bidders.
  7. You could try the royal armouries. http://www.royalarmouries.org/learning/ ... ds-seminar
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    Lacquered Tsuba

    HI ford.I stand corrected..it could destroy the patina...silly remark on my part...Love your work bye the way.
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    Lacquered Tsuba

    Surely paint stripper..is caustic by nature..having used a lot of it in my work?
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    Lacquered Tsuba

    Try boiling it with caustic soda.in an old pot.
  11. Thanks barry. you about said it all! Just to put my pennyworth in.This board is a lifeline to me, & probaly to many others on here .
  12. Haven't heard that word Clobber since i was a kid.
  13. HI. ludolf. no i got outbid! i got the other one though..the crayfish. Maybe i shouldn't have posted the link :lol: Did you bid?.
  14. Probably used a flash..on camera.
  15. Spotted this on ebay..if anyone is interested.. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... OC:GB:1123
  16. HI Nobody..Many thanks for the time & effort. Much appreciated. Regards Ron.
  17. Yes i saw that! dont know whether to drop a few pennies on them..would fit my waki a treat :lol: .
  18. Bye the way ludolf..he has got it down as original..1800-1849.
  19. HI Ludolf.The only book that i have is bye clive sinclare & i could'nt find anything faintly near to it. Thanks for your magnificent effort..it was worth a try..much appreciated. Regards Ron.
  20. HI Mark ...thanks for your reply.i think you can see a slight casting mark ..unless it is a trick of the camera.
  21. No i haven't got the tsuba...but here is the link. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ANTIQUE-Japanese- ... 45f796109f
  22. Here is the complete image..for sale on ebay as genuine? Cant enlarge it anymore..as it goes out of focus. Many thanks
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