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Clean it up? or Let it be?
I prchase this 1850-1870 Pre Civil War Knights Head Malitia NCO Sword from an antique dealer this week. Should I restore this piece or leave it as is? Looking for suggestions & comments.
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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on
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Joe,
That is so much a personal preference. I would say leave it as is. I prefer the patina that nature took the time to create. Donnie on the other hand would clean it up, he prefers the shine and details
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Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on
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Leave it be. To attempt to restore it would distroy any potential value that it may have.
If it had been a family piece, restoration may mean an increase in personal value but bringing it back to it's former glory.
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