Recommended appraiser/museum contacts for ancient chinese sword

[future man]

My Shifu owns what we feel to be an ancient chinese sword and would like to get it analyzed and appraised for its origin and value.

Does anyone know of a good person to speak with on these matters. We're also thinking about contacting museums that would be appropriate.

Thanks very much,
John

[Radhnoti]

I would post this same question on the appropriate area at swordforum.com, they're overflowing with sword experts over there.
Mr. Chen visited this board just a few days back though...

[future man]

Wow! Thanks very much for the tip Radhnoti. I didn't realize that swordforum.com existed.

John