Was the escutcheon on Model 19B Polished? - Printable Version

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Was the escutcheon on Model 19B Polished? - fletch - 12-22-2017

Hello, I have a Philco Model 19B with a cabinet that is in nearly perfect original condition. The escrutcheon is a dull brass. I was wondering if the escrutcheon was originally polished or if it would have been unpolished. It seems that most collectors prefer to not have it polished, but is this original? 

Thanks

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RE: Was the escutcheon on Model 19B Polished? - klondike98 - 12-22-2017

Welcome to the Phorum!

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RE: Was the escutcheon on Model 19B Polished? - morzh - 12-22-2017

A rule of collecting: never remove patina.

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RE: Was the escutcheon on Model 19B Polished? - Ron Ramirez - 12-22-2017

I seem to recall that Doug Houston (RIP) once told me that those escutcheons were never highly polished brass, but were always dark even when new.

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RE: Was the escutcheon on Model 19B Polished? - fletch - 12-22-2017

Thank all of you very much. I like the unpolished look but was always curious how it looked when new.

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RE: Was the escutcheon on Model 19B Polished? - morzh - 12-22-2017

Those bright golden one you see sometimes...just look wrong.

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RE: Was the escutcheon on Model 19B Polished? - Radioroslyn - 12-22-2017

If that is the case a bit of toned lacquer will darken it up.

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RE: Was the escutcheon on Model 19B Polished? - Brad Winder - 12-26-2017

If someone has polished an escutcheon to bright shine, you can darken it again, using gun bluing.

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RE: Was the escutcheon on Model 19B Polished? - Ron Ramirez - 12-27-2017

Or, as Terry said, with some Extra Dark Walnut toner.

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