I'd try a jeweler's cloth first, to polish it and remove tarnish.  You can
get them in most Jewelry stores and it is not a chemical put on the
artifact.

Leslie

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Baker, Anne Marie [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, June 07, 2004 10:54 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Metal polish?
>
> I have a question about polishing a trophy in our Archives.  It's an early
> 20th century debate trophy -- the value is primarily historical.  I'd like
> to get some of the tarnish off and would like a product recommendation.
> I've used Rubin Brite in the past -- is that my best bet?  I'm not trying
> to return it to original condition or any such thing, but it would be nice
> to have a little more esthetic appeal.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Anne
>
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