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<p>[QUOTE="Patrick Campolongo, post: 2220758, member: 15182"]When I was first researching, I focused on the headgear. I thought that might be a hint. But I couldn't find something. And: why is there such a thick patina on it? I know my father was a strong smoker, but hey, not that strong <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" /> Was it maybe common in ancient times (still hoping) to paint golden looking metal black? Just a few minutes ago I was brushing it again with a toothbrush very gently and some more golden color appeared ...[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Patrick Campolongo, post: 2220758, member: 15182"]When I was first researching, I focused on the headgear. I thought that might be a hint. But I couldn't find something. And: why is there such a thick patina on it? I know my father was a strong smoker, but hey, not that strong :) Was it maybe common in ancient times (still hoping) to paint golden looking metal black? Just a few minutes ago I was brushing it again with a toothbrush very gently and some more golden color appeared ...[/QUOTE]
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