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<p>[QUOTE="Bronwen, post: 9858690, member: 5833"]Yes, she is really coral, and can be cleaned with tepid water, mild soap & a soft toothbrush. After patting dry, allow to air dry for a day before putting into any sort of closed box, etc. The white area is integral to the coral & will not be affected by washing.</p><p><br /></p><p>Agree this clutch is overkill for this delicate piece. As AJ was explaining, the clutch is in 2 pieces connected by a spring. If it is working smoothly, i.e., not stuck with age, the rounded lower part pulls away from the larger upper part to release the clutch. Usually it's not necessary to release the locking mechanism to put the clutch back on the pin stem, although might help avoid the wriggled pin.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Bronwen, post: 9858690, member: 5833"]Yes, she is really coral, and can be cleaned with tepid water, mild soap & a soft toothbrush. After patting dry, allow to air dry for a day before putting into any sort of closed box, etc. The white area is integral to the coral & will not be affected by washing. Agree this clutch is overkill for this delicate piece. As AJ was explaining, the clutch is in 2 pieces connected by a spring. If it is working smoothly, i.e., not stuck with age, the rounded lower part pulls away from the larger upper part to release the clutch. Usually it's not necessary to release the locking mechanism to put the clutch back on the pin stem, although might help avoid the wriggled pin.[/QUOTE]
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