Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Does cleaning a keris hurt overall value or patina?

dave78 · 12th January 2011, 06:50 AM

I am considering whether or not to clean up my recently acquired keris.

I'm sure many of you are aware of the TV program "Antiques Road Show",

and they always say don't clean or refinish old pieces because it will

greatly reduce the value and patina of a piece. This advice is most

often geared towards metal objects (guns, knives etc.) and wooden objects

such as furniture. Are there any major do's and dont's in this regard?

I've also noticed that people regularly switch parts around such as the

hilt. Isn't it better to keep the piece in original condition?

12th January 2011, 06:50 AM	#1
dave78 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6	Does cleaning a keris hurt overall value or patina? I am considering whether or not to clean up my recently acquired keris. I'm sure many of you are aware of the TV program "Antiques Road Show", and they always say don't clean or refinish old pieces because it will greatly reduce the value and patina of a piece. This advice is most often geared towards metal objects (guns, knives etc.) and wooden objects such as furniture. Are there any major do's and dont's in this regard? I've also noticed that people regularly switch parts around such as the hilt. Isn't it better to keep the piece in original condition?