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Care of Gold Tankards
Regarding a collection of Gold Tankard awards - what is the best method to keep these clean and shiny? Hope this isn't too vague as I don't know anything else about the objects.
Sarah Wrighthobbyist - Ipswich, Suffolk, UK
2004
A. If the awards are real gold, they most likely will not oxidize. Just polish with a soft cloth to keep fingerprints and oils off them.
If they are brass/bronze/copper use a commercial metal polish, perhaps Nevr-Dull
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If they are silver or nickel silver, I suggest using a commercial silver polish and protectant.
If they are plastic, clean with slightly damp cloth and then buff with a clean cloth.
If clay or glass, be sure that it is not a leaded glaze or glass
(heavy metals like lead are used to get metallic colors in glazes and glassworks), clean with Windex Commercial Line ⇨
to keep shiny, soap and water if it is for drinking.
I truthfuly need some more information on the objects if you want any further information on how to care for them, like what are they made of, what is their use, and where will they be stored?
- Elizabeth City, North Carolina
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