Re: [CR]Sedis Chain Dating

(Example: Books:Ron Kitching)

Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 14:10:49 -0800
From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]Sedis Chain Dating
References: <6.1.2.0.0.20050323162226.01b8f348@mail1.lexairinc.com> <6.1.2.0.0.20050324162723.01c6e308@mail1.lexairinc.com>


George Allen wrote:
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> Chuck and Don,
>
> The chain pictured with the Sedicolor box is definitely not a bi-color
> chain. The goldish rivet to which Chuck referred is the only link like that
> on the entire chain. Also, it is the only unmarked link, all the others
> being stamped either with "Sedis" or an "L". Also, the chain is not black,
> per se. It is more gun barrel blue. However, the box is identical to the
> one pictured by Chuck. So maybe Don is correct in that the chain is not
> original to the box.
>
> George Allen
> Lexington, KY

Maybe so. The complete answer would be to try some Simichrome polish on some of the side plates to see if they are tarnished copper plate or bluing.

Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena CA

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