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Sould I get my lamp polished?
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| 3/16/2011
| Oshkalaboomboom
Posted on 03/16/2011 9:49:32 AM PDT by Oshkalaboomboom
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To: Oshkalaboomboom
It’s absolutely beautiful! Perfection as it is! Truly a treasure!
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posted on
03/16/2011 11:10:25 AM PDT
by
TXLady
To: warsaw44
For old furniture with all that nasty dark finish get a teen age boy with a belt sander to do the work. 50 grit paper works best!
I say this with not so fond memories of a high school shop class.
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posted on
03/16/2011 11:19:32 AM PDT
by
count-your-change
(You don't have be brilliant, not being stupid is enough.)
To: ladyjane; Lazamataz
I had to look to see who posted this. I had it narrowed down to one person. You didn't really have to look, did you?
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posted on
03/16/2011 11:45:34 AM PDT
by
Erasmus
(I love "The Raven," but then what do I know? I'm just a poetaster.)
To: Oshkalaboomboom
To: Allegra
I once asked mine to send the Cubs to the Super Bowl.
He said, “I’ll see what I can do. At least you didn’t ask for the World Series.”
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posted on
03/16/2011 11:52:46 AM PDT
by
Erasmus
(I love "The Raven," but then what do I know? I'm just a poetaster.)
To: Oshkalaboomboom
To: Oshkalaboomboom
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posted on
03/16/2011 12:13:47 PM PDT
by
JRios1968
(Laz would hit it!)
To: Oshkalaboomboom
If you polish it, you will reduce its value by at least half. Patina, no matter how annoying, is much to be desired. It attests to the age of the item. Cleaning and dusting with a soft, damp cloth will not harm it. It’s always best to approach antiques conservatively. sd
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posted on
03/16/2011 12:21:22 PM PDT
by
shotdog
(I love my country. It's our government I'm afraid of.)
To: Yo-Yo
You should see the value increase when you strip off that old varnish and refinish that nice Chippendale dresser.Then make sure you convert your 1923 Rolls Royce to a hybrid.
PROFIT!!!
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posted on
03/16/2011 12:22:18 PM PDT
by
JRios1968
(Laz would hit it!)
To: Oshkalaboomboom
How much do you want for the brush?
:-)
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posted on
03/16/2011 12:49:00 PM PDT
by
Mind-numbed Robot
(Not all that needs to be done needs to be done by the government!)
To: Oshkalaboomboom
If you really want a nice shiny brass lamp, I have one I am willing to trade you for that old tarnished lamp of yours. I will throw in some brass polish and a rag.
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posted on
03/16/2011 1:14:17 PM PDT
by
free_life
(If you ask Jesus to forgive you and to save you, He will.)
To: Oshkalaboomboom
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posted on
03/16/2011 1:17:47 PM PDT
by
randita
To: djf
You bet! I’ve seen far too many antique shows where the appraiser says how much more something would have brought if they had only NOT polished or refurbished an item. If you’re doing it yourself a good dusting and that’s about it.
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posted on
03/16/2011 3:35:20 PM PDT
by
mupcat
To: MsLady
A natural patina can take years to decades to develop. And literally seconds to destroy.
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posted on
03/16/2011 3:37:31 PM PDT
by
mupcat
To: Inyo-Mono
Same thing with guns from the 19th Century, polishing destroys their value. Yes, that certainly makes sense. My husband also has a few cival war guns, and although they look a tad on the rough side, that's part of their beauty.
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posted on
03/16/2011 3:41:32 PM PDT
by
mupcat
To: libertarian27
If it has this mark it's Salem Bros.It has that exact trademark, only instead of a 1 it has an 11. Does that mean it was made in 1911?
BTW my wife agrees with all of you and has threatened to beat me severely if I ever even mention polishing that lamp again.
To: Oshkalaboomboom; All
I’ve a similar problem in that I have a Sears 1903 Violin (value nil!). It belonged to my Grandfather then my Father. I’m in Central florida and cannot find anyone with expertise.
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posted on
03/16/2011 4:09:00 PM PDT
by
GOYAKLA
(Flush Congress in 2010 & 2012)
To: Oshkalaboomboom
I’ve seen a modern lamp that looks just like that.
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posted on
03/16/2011 4:25:27 PM PDT
by
Impy
(Don't call me red.)
To: Oshkalaboomboom
BTW my wife agrees with all of you and has threatened to beat me severely if I ever even mention polishing that lamp again.One of the smartest things you ever did was to marry your very wise wife :>)
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posted on
03/16/2011 5:33:15 PM PDT
by
libertarian27
(Ingsoc: Department of Life, Department of Liberty, Department of Happiness)
To: mupcat
Yep it sure can. I make jewelry and use patina chemicals to add texture and deepth, but, it’s not the same as what happens naturally.
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posted on
03/16/2011 7:02:32 PM PDT
by
MsLady
(Be the kind of woman that when you get up in the morning, the devil says, "Oh crap, she's UP !!")
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