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Anyone know why most SS runes take on that beautiful golden hue while others dont ? Storage conditions maybe ?
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Well, "41"
Most that I have seen keep their white/silver appearance while very few turn what I would call "coppery". I would guess that it is time, metallurgy of the runes, and perhaps aging of a coating ?
Some pictures would help.
Regards,
Dave
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If the original clear lacquer remains,it will turn the hue you describe.
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here is mine,, Okey this was found a couple months ago in an old german house,it was hidden in the stairs that led to the attic, never cleaned or taken apart, time did its thing,
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Wonder just how many more are still hidden like this?
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I think there is lot of treasures out there.... the question is were???
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Im not talking about the copper colored ones but rather , like the color posted by zoza. Perhaps Grumpys explination makes sense.All of my m33's have a color similar to that.
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I wouldn't do it, but I'll bet if you rubbed the runes button with an abrasive, you would soon see silver. Lacquer from the era tones a golden brown over time. I have an SS sword with remnants of lacquer on the metal hilt parts and it is that brownish color.
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Don't rub it with an abrasive.
Dave
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