1860's Grover and Baker MOP in Incredible Parlor cabinet
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Chuckle.... Yeah. I figured that this rare cabinet and irons deserved their moment in the sun prior to the head being shown off.
...and to see how long before someone asks. hehe
as found - no flash
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...and to see how long before someone asks. hehe
as found - no flash
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so, we know that flash shows what is under dirt and grime....
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I just finished cleaning the top half of the head. It is still frozen, but that is expected until I get the underneath cleaned
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I just finished cleaning the top half of the head. It is still frozen, but that is expected until I get the underneath cleaned
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here is how I protect the machine while polishing the silver. The polish would THRASH the decals so...
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but the results... (you can see here the silver plated spring that 1/2 has been protected in the handle of the tension. This shows the original shine level used)
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but the results... (you can see here the silver plated spring that 1/2 has been protected in the handle of the tension. This shows the original shine level used)
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