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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;gregsglass, post: 46107, member: 78&quot;]Hi Trip,</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp; Try this hint. Take a burning candle and put it close to the hallmarks so the black soot covers it. Blow out the candle and set side. Take a piece of clear or frosted cellophane tape and cover the hall marks and push down firmly. Lift the tape and place on a white piece of paper (I use note cards) so when it is Id&#039;d I can write on the back.</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; The marks show up under the tape. I learned this from the conservators at the MET in NYC. Besure to wash the soot off. Then you can scan the card and the hallmarks will really stand out.</p><p>greg[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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