somebody had a go at the grip eagle and used wood filler to try to cover over their tracks and failed.
There are also pick marks above the right wing.
The grip and eagle are corect for late period but wondering if an attempt was made to remove it or it was replaced?
Who knows but the wood filler is trying to tell a story.
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I dunno, i'll take a closer look, i didn't notice any wood filler.
I think what your seeing is where the wood chipped away when they routed it out for the eagle. ( over left wing) that isn't wood filler its tiny pieces of wood missing.
I'll get you some close ups tomorrow.
Is the tolerance between the wood grip and the crossguards acceptable? I see quite a but of a gap there.
I always look to see that the wood surrounding the Adler inlays is smooth. Cracks can develop over time that run lengthwise perhaps from the roundel up, or at the ends of the eagle. Although not desirable, these are the natural result of time and improper protection against humidity and temperature cycling. Fits with metal into wood we’re not always precise. Maker, time period and other factors contributed to this. Nice dagger. Blade has good cross grain.
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