Agreed, as it is it's original, refinished it's part repro. To each their own.
I once left some gilded buttons in a loft for a year or two, when I retrieved them they were all a uniform red - brown colour, having the appearance of being painted. I thought they were probably ruined but lemon juice and a gentle rub with a tooth brush brought them up as good as new.
It's a pity the gildings gone from the plate but it's still a nice, original item.
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