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From a curators point of view, there is only one answer to that question:
Let it be like it is, the marks and scratches are a part of the history too.
Best regards from Norway
Baatskolen POSEIDON
www.baatskolen.no
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From: "FJones" <>
To: <>
Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2006 6:46 PM
Subject: Navigational Instrument Restoration
> I recently procured an antique parallel ruler that is in good condition
but needs a little
> restoration. The rulers are constructed of some type of hardwood and have
an
> 'ebonized' coating. There are a few small places where the coating has
chipped off.
> I am still searching for a reasonable procedure for restoring the finish.
About all I am
> sure of is the ebonized finish is black and hard. This must be a common
problem
> with older wooden instruments and I am certain that some of you have faced
the
> same dilemma - restore or let stand.
>
> There are no maker marks visible and I prefer a practical item to a
collector item
> anyway.
>
> Thanks in advance for all suggestions.
>
> Frank
> Rochester, NY USA
>
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>
>
> found numerous hits searching the internet but canno
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