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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;USS656, post: 291262, member: 6641&quot;]Thanks everyone! I think we both found a great piece of art!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Frank - I have wondered about the Black - It has the (wonderful) appearance of ink as it appears to be part of the surface.&nbsp; I would have thought Enamel or Paint would be raised.?.&nbsp; The pictures hide the amount of dark toning in the star fields around the letters.&nbsp; Not knowing anything about how the craftsman did the lettering I am afraid to ever have anything done to affect the toning.&nbsp; My first and sometime lingering thoughts are that the bright silver would really make the letters pop if the darker toning was removed.&nbsp; There are quite a few concerns that come to mind right away when I have these thoughts like: </p><ul> <li>What the toning would be like in the future even if the letters were not affected.</li> <li>Who would I approach to remove the toning (Jeweler or Coin dealer experienced coin restoration)</li> </ul><p>I often end up at - I am way to afraid the Letters would be damaged in such a process (regardless of the expertise) and that the obvious age/genuine antique appearance of the piece would be forever lost or negatively affected.&nbsp; This is not a piece I will <u>ever</u> be careless with... When this was first made I am sure the silver against the letters must have been a sight to see!&nbsp; Regardless of the toning, I do hope my Daughter cherishes it and always thinks of me when she looks at it![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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