who's seen a long scabbard with dual suspension rings and short leather hangers? and a handle made I b'lieve of the gemstone knows as jet (lignite); and blued/gilded blade panels, several each side?
Inimical,
I am curious. Do you mean lignite such as in soft coal? I doubt that is it. Much too soft for a grip plate. Even anthracite, which is the hardest coal, is much too fragile for a grip although jewelry such as small pins were carved with the very hardest coals in England at the turn of the century. Could it be a very dark horn like on other examples?
By the way, that is one of the most beautiful examples I have ever seen in private hands. Congratulations.
Rick
