First I would have appraised for value as sometimes cleaning can devalue a piece. If that is not a concern, I would purchase a commercial cleaner. One question though, in the photo it appears to be a brassy color, is that just the lighting in the photo?
Brass was the popular finish , but you need to have it appraised.. Polishing could ruin the value, a good cleaning with a soft brush and a gentle natural soap, rince and dry well...brass is very soft acd scratches
don't you'll ruin the antique patina which is where the $ is ...just wipe it down with a damp cloth and maybe a soft brush for gunky crevices ,unless you do a total restoration and bring it up to new ,probably mucho $ restore right
I agree with a soft brush and mild soap. Cleaning it could destroy the value by 70%. Collectors look for age and patina. Especially don't use any commercial cleaners or polishes. They tend to remove some of the metal.
I agree - don't clean it! Just dry dust it regularly. If you remove what auction houses call the patina, it can reduce the value by 80% and just make your beautiful antique look like modern reproduction. I think it might be cast bronze.. wonderful piece.
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First I would have appraised for value as sometimes cleaning can devalue a piece. If that is not a concern, I would purchase a commercial cleaner. One question though, in the photo it appears to be a brassy color, is that just the lighting in the photo?
Brass was the popular finish , but you need to have it appraised.. Polishing could ruin the value, a good cleaning with a soft brush and a gentle natural soap, rince and dry well...brass is very soft acd scratches
don't you'll ruin the antique patina which is where the $ is ...just wipe it down with a damp cloth and maybe a soft brush for gunky crevices ,unless you do a total restoration and bring it up to new ,probably mucho $ restore right
If you DO polish it, use NeverDull. It is a cotton wadding and doesn't leave a chalky residue
Do you have a photo? Sounds beautiful and I would love to see!!
I agree with a soft brush and mild soap. Cleaning it could destroy the value by 70%. Collectors look for age and patina. Especially don't use any commercial cleaners or polishes. They tend to remove some of the metal.
Don't clean it
Will greatly reduce the value
I agree - don't clean it! Just dry dust it regularly. If you remove what auction houses call the patina, it can reduce the value by 80% and just make your beautiful antique look like modern reproduction. I think it might be cast bronze.. wonderful piece.
I agree, don't clean it. It looks very nice as it is.
Warm soapy water will clean it without destroying the patina, don't scrub, be gentle
The general rule of antiques is not to clean, especially metal or coins, it destroys the patina.
Here's a tutorial that might help - https://chascrazycreations.com/copper-cleaning-hacks/