Hello,

This is my first request of the list.  I've inherited a marble and alabaster chess set
from my mother. However, she smoked, heavily, for the 42 years this set was in her
house.  I've tried to clean the pieces (with just water, nothing else), but the nicotine continually rises to the surface (it's orange!!!).  I'm asthmatic, and cigarette, aka nicotine, is one of my triggers.  So, any
suggestions, please?

Please reply off line to [log in to unmask]  If a great solution comes up, I'll forward it to the list.

Ann Odette

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