So I picked this up off the bay because it looked so distinctly different and I really like framebacks. No Makers mark on it from what I can tell, but it has a date of 1850 and the scales are marked with IXL Doubly Carbonized so I am guessing it is a Wostenholm.
Obviously the scales will have to go and it needs restoration on the blade and frame. I am sitting here waiting for its arrival trying to decide what I want to do with it when it comes. I think a finer polish on the brass while attempting to retain the patterning on the blade. Though I am not sure if I want to high polish the blade or leave the patina. My main dilemma right now is around the scales though. Anyone have advice or ideas? First thought is horn, though I can think of a number of woods that could work quite well.
Obviously the scales will have to go and it needs restoration on the blade and frame. I am sitting here waiting for its arrival trying to decide what I want to do with it when it comes. I think a finer polish on the brass while attempting to retain the patterning on the blade. Though I am not sure if I want to high polish the blade or leave the patina. My main dilemma right now is around the scales though. Anyone have advice or ideas? First thought is horn, though I can think of a number of woods that could work quite well.