I'd suggest a light coat of high quality microcrystalline wax. I work at a museum and have used it on old bronze statuary to bring out the colors of the patina. It isn't harmful. Here's the brand we use: http://www.woodfinishsupply.com/RenWax.html
Eric Stott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Boyles" <[email protected]> To: "Antique Phonograph List" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 7:41 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Victor Needle Display Case > Hello All > I picked up this Victor needle display case which has darkened with age, > almost like the varnish sealer has yellowed. I obviously do not want to > do anything to damage it, but do you think that the oil painting > restoration techniques will work? Its still a great piece, but would be > outstanding with "brighter, cleaner" color. Any other reccomendations > including leaving it alone are welcome. > > http://tinyurl.com/28yxm > > Thanks > Eric Boyles > Crossett, AR > > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-l mailing list > [email protected] > http://t2.cwihosting.com/mailman/listinfo/phono-l_oldcrank.com > >
