For tarnished silver items, 'Jif" is a great stand-in silver polish (or any similar cream cleanser with amonia in, but nothing with abrasive qualities). You just need to GENTLY rub it on (no scrubbing - you're...
I am not a qualified clock repairer and the following information is how I clean clock movements. This is only a guide for hobbyists who may wish to try it. A mechanical clock movement should be serviced every...
If you have tried cleaning and oiling your clock as described previously and it still will not run, here is some more information to try. There can be many problems that will stop the clock so a close...
MANTLE CLOCKS 1920’s to 1970’s The common Mantle clocks sold in Australia from around the 1920’s to 1940’s usually were a rectangular shape with a square ot rectangular dial. In the 1940’S they gradually...
Cleaning and Treatment of Ancient Metal Artifacts and Coins Part - 1 - One Introduction: Why does ancient metal deteriorate and what is that green and black stuff that covers artifacts? The metals from which...
Welcome to the fascinating world of Uncleaned Ancient Coins! We have designed one of the most comprehensive guides on the net for cleaning uncleaned ancient coins. These are have been rigorously tried and...
The most common problem with a clock movement not running after it has been cleaned and oiled is that some of the pivot holes in the brass side plates have worn larger. (Usually due to movement not being...
RECONDITIONING AN AMERICAN BLACK CLOCK CASE This article relates to many American clocks manufactured between 1880’s and 1920’s.Usually painted black with fancy cast feet, cast columns and pillars also...
A Guide to Fossil Collecting Collecting fossils can be a fun and educational past time for both young and old. Ebay has opened up the whole world to fossil collectors, with the opportunity to find many rare...
I live in Australia. Back in 1933 my parents received a wedding gift of Oneida Community Grosvenor cutlery with place settings for six probably sent from England. Upon their death I inherited this set and...