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What does Toning mean in terms of autographs & Memorabilla?

bigcakebigcake Posts: 5 ✭
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Hi Guys,

Sorry it's such a basic a quesiton.

My question is what does "Toning" mean in terms of autographs & Memorabilla? Could you please fine it or describe what it means please.

Thank you

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  • HalonutHalonut Posts: 78 ✭✭

    Easiest way to define it would be the fading or discoloration of the signature or item that it's on. You'll see quite a few signed baseball which have yellowed over time...that's toning.

  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,505 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 10, 2018 10:33AM

    From what I understand, it's the "yellowing" or aging of paper that happens from being exposed to the air and light.

    I'm not a coin guy - but I believe they talk about it too - it's the "tarnished" look that coins get.

    Mike
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,505 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Just want to add that sometimes they talk about "foxing" which from what I understand is the age "spots" that paper gets from certain elements in paper like iron. Some believe it's also caused by mold/bacteria?

    Mike
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