Brass Hilt

How can i restore an old sword?

Ok. I have recently acquired an old family heirloom, a sword dating from late 1700′s. The sword’s blade is embossed but it has acquired some awful stains of rust. The hilt is made of embossed brass, but it has lost its shine and has gained a green coloration. The sword sheath is a complete mess, made of leather and brass – the brass also has that green coloration and the leather is gaining a backish color and leaving black dust on your hands. I would really like to restore this heirloom, I can’t afford professional work. I would really appreciate any tips/help given.

I remember watched an episode on the Antiques Roadshow that to keep the value of an antique sword is to keep it as original as possible. I would look to an expert advice on this. Here are some websites.

Here is a website that is very informative.

http://www.ruble-enterprises.com/restoration.htm

http://hometown.aol.com/machood/swordcare.html

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CONSERVING ANTIQUE SWORDS

http://swordforum.com/articles/ams/conservation.php

http://swordforum.com/swords/nihonto/togi.html

http://www.blademag.com/article/Museum%20Tips%20For%20Home%20Knife%20Care/

http://www.militarysabers.com/military-sword-information/faq-sword-care.html

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