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Restoring A Tiffany Box

Started by chips and more, Apr 30, 2024, 05:55 PM

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chips and more

I have this Tiffany box that is missing three of its four feet/pads.
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Roughing the round stock to a tad oversize into a square shape.


chips and more

Roughing the round stock to a tad oversize into a square shape.
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Using my filing jig to get exact size and a file finish that matches the original one.
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chips and more

Now to finish up the ends with an angle. Not sure how to proceed? May take a while to figure out, stay tuned.
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chips and more

Why am I getting two pics. What am I doing wrong?

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I don't think you're doing anything wrong, Maybe / perhaps the program is putting in thumbnails and the picture, 

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Made a little filing block to put the angles on the ends of the feet/pads. Only takes 5-10 strokes of a file. And length, angle and flatness are easily maintained. Now to attach them to the box.
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I never ever said I could even turn on a computer LOL.

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Almost done, the only thing left to do is the patina. Do I let time do it or use a chemical? At the speed that I move now a days, maybe time will do just fine, LOL.

I do remember a brass knob that I made about 10 years ago. Don't know what kinda brass it was? But it's still as shiny as the day I made it. If that's the case with these feet, I can't wait that long!
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Piggiron

So set the feet in a shallow pan with white vinegar and salt mix
or
shine the rest of the brass ?
Decisions, decisions.. :smiley_dead:
Nice job BTW.