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Anybody ever hear of "jeweler's cloth"?
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Not sure what it's really called, but it's a thick, silky material that I believe was used in jewelry stores. I once saw a bag sewn from it that held a capital plastics-type coin holder and would like to find some for a similar purpose. Have asked in a couple of jewelry stores and they didn't know what I was talking about. Does anyone here know what it's really called and where I can find some. Thanks in advance.
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I once saw a dealer polish the surfaces off a RB UNC large cent with one. I almost threw up.
I bet that coin now has proof-like surfaces.
On a serious note, never wipe a coin with any cloth, especially not with a jeweler's cloth which contains an abrasive polishing compound called "jeweler's rouge". You'll ruin the coin.
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I once saw a dealer polish the surfaces off a RB UNC large cent with one. I almost threw up.
I bet that coin now has proof-like surfaces.
On a serious note, never wipe a coin with any cloth, especially not with a jeweler's cloth which contains an abrasive polishing compound called "jeweler's rouge". You'll ruin the coin.
This.
I once saw a dealer polish the surfaces off a RB UNC large cent with one. I almost threw up.
I bet that coin now has proof-like surfaces.
On a serious note, never wipe a coin with any cloth, especially not with a jeweler's cloth which contains an abrasive polishing compound called "jeweler's rouge". You'll ruin the coin.
This.
Don't worry, guys, not about to shine up my coins. I don't believe the cloth I'm referring to was impregnated with polish. Just remember thinking it would be a nice material to keep the holder in as the cardboard boxes are getting pretty scruffy.
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(Edit to add- I've only used it on some really scuzzy, near-black silver coins found in bulk lots, to lighten them down a little.)
under magnification it is usually obvious... these coins become candidates for
Accelerated Tarnish... So caveat emptor.....Cheers, RickO
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