The pattern is there,you can't see it because that portion of the blade was not acid etched and is polished. Knife smith Bill Moran coined the...
Blacksmiths can do strange things at times. https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/dragon-coal-forge-hand-crafted-body-1915760172
Just a guess...... hand crank blacksmith forge blower.
The top piece looks like a chasing tool.
Modern.... Pakistan,India,hobbyist,blade smith,etc.Pattern welded blade and file work on blade and spring.
soldered
Probably no connection,thousands have been made for Scottish pipe bands,reenactors,hobbyist,etc. The engraving is a bit crude and you might want...
Since you live in the NE,skip breaking the crystals in the geode and try the Herkimer diamond mine. https://herkimerdiamond.com/
No one can tell by looking at a photo,it would need to be tested. Is it natural or man made?
It could be like a FLYLOCK folding pocket knife,the button/slide locks the blade open.
maybe schiller?
Interesting 11 minute video of cutting an opal. [MEDIA]
The only things I see is poor casting and air bubbles.
Look at the video bottom right of this page,probably it was made in Ethiopia. https://ethiopianeritreanjewelry.com/product/ethiopian-coptic-cross-2/
Looks like an Ethiopian cross....
Modern jewelry type scales are inexpensive,carat,gm,ounce,etc. 8 functions........
Thanks for the information,I'll let them know.
Question from another forum as to where this piece was made and what type of metal. [ATTACH]
#2 agate with quartz.
That is not a symbol....... It's just where a certain body part pops out.:joyful:
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