Hello everyone,
Earlier I posted a thread asking how many collectors add portapees to 1st model Luftwaffe Daggers. I also asked about the period photo-verified variations in the way portapees were actually attached to these daggers.
Okay, well I did finally decide to add a portapee to my 1st Model Luftwaffe. Yes, it looks great, as I thought it would. In the process of putting it on the dagger, I was aware of how abrasive those aluminum wire portapee threads can be, so I am happy to say that I did that without incident, as well.
However, being the conservation-minded collector that I am compelled to be, I must admit that I did immediately begin thinking about possible long-term effects of a portapee, merely as a precautionary thought. Yes, I know it's always good to ask, rather than just assume and be sorry later.
So, here goes. Have any of you had any adverse or damaging long-term effects resulting from the simple contact of the aluminum wire portapee threads against the leather of a dagger handle? I know it seems that in a case where something is specifically made for something, maybe who should care. However, my dagger originally didn't have one, and I added it (to fully accessorize it), as many collectors reasonably do. The dagger and dagger handle are currently in excellent condition. I just don't want to unwrap the portapee some day, only to find that the period-correct portapee has also added some nonperiod damage. In my assuming opinion, I would say that there should be no adverse reactions results from the contact of the aluminum with the leather. However, I know that there are many of you out there who may know more about this from experience--such as from unwrapping a portapee which has really been on there for decades. Some of you may just know something about the long-term effects of aluminum against leather, in general.
Thanks for all who may respond.
Chris
P.S. I originally wasn't quite sure exactly where this post should go. The first one about wear and presentation obviously went in the dagger section. However, I am unsure about where this thread may get the most responses from those with the experience on the issue. So, I may also post a link to this in the dagger section.
Earlier I posted a thread asking how many collectors add portapees to 1st model Luftwaffe Daggers. I also asked about the period photo-verified variations in the way portapees were actually attached to these daggers.
Okay, well I did finally decide to add a portapee to my 1st Model Luftwaffe. Yes, it looks great, as I thought it would. In the process of putting it on the dagger, I was aware of how abrasive those aluminum wire portapee threads can be, so I am happy to say that I did that without incident, as well.
However, being the conservation-minded collector that I am compelled to be, I must admit that I did immediately begin thinking about possible long-term effects of a portapee, merely as a precautionary thought. Yes, I know it's always good to ask, rather than just assume and be sorry later.
So, here goes. Have any of you had any adverse or damaging long-term effects resulting from the simple contact of the aluminum wire portapee threads against the leather of a dagger handle? I know it seems that in a case where something is specifically made for something, maybe who should care. However, my dagger originally didn't have one, and I added it (to fully accessorize it), as many collectors reasonably do. The dagger and dagger handle are currently in excellent condition. I just don't want to unwrap the portapee some day, only to find that the period-correct portapee has also added some nonperiod damage. In my assuming opinion, I would say that there should be no adverse reactions results from the contact of the aluminum with the leather. However, I know that there are many of you out there who may know more about this from experience--such as from unwrapping a portapee which has really been on there for decades. Some of you may just know something about the long-term effects of aluminum against leather, in general.
Thanks for all who may respond.
Chris
P.S. I originally wasn't quite sure exactly where this post should go. The first one about wear and presentation obviously went in the dagger section. However, I am unsure about where this thread may get the most responses from those with the experience on the issue. So, I may also post a link to this in the dagger section.
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