Hi guys. Please help me restore this vesta I dug up. Not sure onbmetal yet. Thinking plated on brass maybe? Has tarnished copper colour.? Inside dull like brass but some outside bits very shiny. Original matches still in it so really don't want to soak it. Any help would be really appreciated.
Please help me restore this vesta
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It may well be worth more not restored particularly with the original matches in it. Maybe show it to a couple of dealers.
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It could be imitation gold leaf gilded, so the gilt would have tarnished and any abrasive cleaning action will more than likely remove whatever is left. Use a very soft brush or cloth with a solution of mild detergent and ammonia to gently clean it to remove any dirt and oxidation. When dry thoroughly go over it with a soft metho soaked q tip...... about all you can do safely.
A very nice find. They certainly treasured their priceless little matches in those days...
A very nice find. They certainly treasured their priceless little matches in those days...
Thankyou. I just want to get it a little clean so that I can see the prettiness of it. Even one side so I can put In a display box. I have just emailed an antique restoration company as well to see of they have any thoughts or can point me in the right direction. But all help is much appreciated. XIt could be imitation gold leaf gilded, so the gilt would have tarnished and any abrasive cleaning action will more than likely remove whatever is left. Use a very soft brush or cloth with a solution of mild detergent and ammonia to gently clean it to remove any dirt and oxidation. When dry thoroughly go over it with a soft method soaked q tip...... about all you can do safely.
A very nice find. They certainly treasured their priceless little matches in those days...
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