So in the course of this thread ...

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/a...889/index.html

Chas asked about the hallmarks, so I got out the loupe and found several. On the tip of the sheath there are 2 shield shaped marks, a rampant lion next to one which looks like a castle or keep? On the silver at the top of the sheath, I found those 2 followed by one with a script "C" followed by by one which was too faint to make out. Any ideas?

BTW, I spent some time polishing last night and both pieces came out stunning! I'm sick, so I went to bed without posting the "after" pic. Maybe tonight if I get a chance.