Thread: Mappin Lancet

Been busy so did not get a chance for photos before now.

I wiped the blade down with just some polish on a rag, and it cleaned up nice compared to the deep rust I was afraid of.

Show side is still pretty showy. pile side has some staining that will need more work.
But the biggest concern is the scales. They are aluminum, and one side is missing a piece at the pivot.
I can get a new piece welded on, and then just shape it to match, but for the problem of the delicate wire work.

Yup, the scales are inlaid with fine silver wire, and then were filled in with either lacquer or enamel and small abalone pieces. I sincerly doubt that my skill set is of a caliber to restore these. I'm open to suggestions if anybody has some?