How can I clean & polish an old copper & brass piece ?
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Any brass and copper cleaner, ie. Brasso, light rubbing with and a really fine 800 or finer scothbrite type pad.
Brasso removes some of the metal. Ketchup works great. Slather it on and let it sit for a while. Wipe off and rinse. Repeat if needed. If the pieces are small you can use white (not gel) toothpaste and a damp toothbrush or cloth.
I agree with William. Ketchup is a fantastic, albeit unconventional, copper cleaner!