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EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques

Demit

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2. I think the beauty of copper is in its coppery glow.

Reply to Vinca (Original post)

Sun Jul 2, 2017, 07:33 AM

Jul 2017

I'd say, polish the pieces then let them sit for a few days before photographing them. Unless you know for a fact that the pieces have historical significance, there's no reason not to restore the beauty of the original finish.

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Copper - to clean or not to clean. [View all] Vinca Jul 2017 OP

Leave alone rock Jul 2017 #1

I think the beauty of copper is in its coppery glow. Demit Jul 2017 #2

What I have heard is to only polish silver. TexasProgresive Jul 2017 #3

Does anyone know a way to clean brass/tin? I have tried with vinegar bresue Jul 2017 #4