Actually the collars are at the pivot. All Case Bros, I've been told by an expert in the field, are pinned with collars at the pivot and no pinned without collars at the wedge.
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Indeed, there's a goodly number of them pictured just that way over here.
Good to know if I ever find myself restoring one!
very great thread and add on guys !!!
Thanks! I've got a couple more examples en route, I'll put them up as they come in.
Here's one that just came in. French, early 1800s.
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Here's one on ebay currently that the seller claims is genuine tortoise.
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Anyone want to have a go at it? Real or fake? What material if fake? How did you tell?
I will venture Fake
Crisp lines
second pick color not through
third pick looks to show blond color at chip in dark area.
Best guess dyed horn...