[klondike98]

I finally got back to this speaker and elected not to fit it with a newer driver and cone. I also elected not to remove the wire mesh that holds the speaker cloth in place. The cloth is discolored and dirty but I felt that a) I might easily damage the mesh in ways that kept it from going back into the frame correctly and would thus look bad and b) a more original look just felt like the right thing to do. So the entire unit got a cleaning with a mild detergent, the base got a bit more rigorous cleaning to get some of the corrosion off and then the dancing ladies got a paste wax coating to provide a bit of protection and a little luster. While the ladies are brass I did not polish off the patina which was original to the piece.

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