Antique cues and preservation measures

[Chopdoc]

When considering cues with decals, particularly antiques like Brunswick cues or Harold Worst cues for example, what can or should be done (if anything) to preserve the decals?

These decals can become fragile, especially as the old finish gets thin. When they are found in perfect condition one might be interested in keeping them that way.

Should something be done in the interest of preserving this feature? Or should it be left alone? If something should be done, what might that be? Some kind of clear coat? I assume these original finishes are some kind of varnish, so compatibility with the original finish may be an issue.

Many of these cues were made in great numbers, but finding them in perfect condition becomes increasingly rare. In addition, some of them actually were not made in such great numbers. And condition is everything.

Preservation measures is the question.

Thanks for any thoughts on this matter.


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[scdiveteam]

Leave things as they are.

Things are only in original condition once - until someone does something.

JMO,

Rick

 

[Chopdoc]

Only original once.

I agree.

I wanted to think that, but cringed recently when somebody (a friend) was looking at one of my cues and was about to "feel" the decal. I stopped him.

The incident made me think about it.

 

[ideologist]

Only original once.

I agree.

I wanted to think that, but cringed recently when somebody (a friend) was looking at one of my cues and was about to "feel" the decal. I stopped him.

The incident made me think about it.

Look at the Josey Titlists in the gallery. Those are the original decals, cleared over. Very slick idea.