Jonty Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 My in-laws are moving house and having a clear out. We have ‘inherited’ a couple of swords, a helmet and a shield that all came from Persia when the great grandparents lived there some 100 years back. I’d love to clean them up a bit but don’t want to damage them. Any suggestions on how to clean them up,would be appreciated. The metal almost feels like it has a galvanised coat at the moment. We’ve done a little bit of research and the scimitar could be quite old,, but, we’re not sure if they are authentic pieces or replicas yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatchap Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 The first sword looks like a casting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 cleaning up genuine antiques can damage the value of them..... 1st find out excactly what they are..........then if they are genuine get a professional to do it..........if they are not genuine .....have a go yourself....the last sword scimitar ? looks interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 As Ditchy says get them valued. Chain mail has always been expensive to produce through the ages so could be indicative of something of a higher monetary value as opposed to the historical value which is of course very interesting nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonty Posted June 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 Thanks for the feedback folks. You’ve reiterated what I was suspecting. Once things get a little more flexible, I’ll get them looked at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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