Patrick H
Lt. Colonel
- Joined
- Mar 7, 2014
It doesn't bother me that it's bone and I don't object to being corrected. Thanks. Relax, man...I don't think anyone is trying to vilify or crucify you. I don't think there's any need for that kind of sarcasm.Sorry but I refuse to be vilified for posting what have been quite cordial truths. While I fully accept the possibilities the sword was in the family for those generations preceding the ACW, my prompts have simply been to ask any not to build on speculations (which several have been wont to do so).
Conservation might be best affected by displaying it in a sealed case outside of the scabbard, clean and dry. As somewhat mentioned, the fitting is both upside down and backwards.
If I seem curt, I only apologize that I have been short because it is just another sword to me. The heritage is always laudable and more provenance can only help.
FWIW, one more correction for Patrick. The grip is bone and not ivory but I might as well go all in and be truly crucified for being correct
With that, I'll crawl back under my rock
Cheers
GC (Grumpy Cat aka Glen Cleeton)
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