Dear List:

I am responsible for cleaning a turn-of-the century art nouveau brass lamp.  
It is in need of a good cleaning.  I know that cleaning practices of brass 
(and silver) seem to change from time to time, depending on the new findings 
of conservation, and I want to be sure to be up to date.  Any suggestions?

Please note that it has a marble base (which I want to protect as well) that 
abutts some of the brass moldings and that it has a great deal of embossed 
ornament that makes for lots of nooks and crannies.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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