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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;bluumz, post: 436498, member: 649&quot;][USER=5833]@Bronwen[/USER] HELP!!! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/eek.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":eek:" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I bid on and won this lovely cameo at a local auction. I mentioned it earlier in this thread. She’s so beautiful and I was so happy to receive her yesterday! I determined from the latch clasp and the hinge style, as well as the style of carving, that she’s likely from 1910/1920-ish.</p><p>There were some dirt specks on her so I took a soft toothbrush and slightly dish-soapy water and gave her some gentle brushing. I made the mistake of holding the cameo with my finger and thumb at top and bottom and during the cleaning, I felt a tiny, I don’t know, shift, I guess. I thought maybe the cameo had shifted slightly in its frame but then again I thought maybe I had imagined it. Anyway, when I was done and dried her off I see what appears to be a crack in her face! The crack does not go through to the back at all. Is there any way I can minimize the appearance of it? (ie: Lighten it so it&#039;s less noticeable? Maybe so dilute lemon juice on a Q-tip?) I&#039;m so upset! I didn&#039;t spend much but she was something I want to keep and wear, not resell. Thank you for any suggestions.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]153199[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]153204[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>It has a very unusual bale that swivels! Here are some photos of the hardware.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]153201[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]153202[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]153203[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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