Here's an Old-Timer

RonG · Post by **RonG** » Sun Dec 04, 2022 10:51 am

This Meek & Milam No. 3 shows its age. It's got a petite little replacement wooden handle knob.

Midway Tommy D · Post by **Midway Tommy D** » Sun Dec 04, 2022 12:03 pm

Neat example, Ron! Do you plan on cleaning it up or just leaving the patina/grime as it is?

RonG · Post by **RonG** » Sun Dec 04, 2022 12:11 pm

This one's going to stay as is. It makes a great example of what could happen to German silver over time.

Ron Mc · Post by **Ron Mc** » Mon Dec 05, 2022 1:16 pm

Thanks for showing - "patina" is a polite euphemism.

That's pitting and dealloying corrosion.

Paul Roberts · Post by **Paul Roberts** » Fri Dec 16, 2022 3:07 am

Nifty!

It does show its age! Not sure I could resist cleaning it up!

kyreels · Post by **kyreels** » Fri Dec 16, 2022 4:37 pm

I wonder if this would be a good case for a light cleaning, something that might leave some patina. The ongoing corrosion worries me on this one. At least a dip in acetic acid and neutralizing bath.

Mike N · Post by **Mike N** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 9:20 am

Aside from maybe giving the gears a little lube, I like it just as it is. A Kentucky classic.

Mike N.

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