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Old 24-09-15, 06:31 PM
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Default Two Detector find Tigers

Both non void tails. Are they worth trying to clean up?. Regards Phil.
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Old 24-09-15, 06:36 PM
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I would keep as they are-left one a bit unusual with the angle of the outer sweat holes. Regards, Paul.
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Old 24-09-15, 06:48 PM
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Phil,

They are to badly coroded to attempt to restore to their original condition.

they are in excellent condition for excavated badges though and I would also leave them just as they are.

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Old 24-09-15, 07:05 PM
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I agree leave as is.
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Old 24-09-15, 07:28 PM
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Were they dug up together or from different locations?

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Old 24-09-15, 09:00 PM
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Thank you Gents i will leave them as is.I found them on ebay listed under metalwork? saying they were detector finds along with a Nott's and Derby cap and one collar only a tenner, no brainer. Regards Phil.
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Old 25-09-15, 07:50 AM
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Leave as is. Sometimes cleaned dug badges look worse

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Old 25-09-15, 09:55 AM
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Nice "aged" Tigers Phil. The non-voided tails are a manufacturers variation. They don't have the first E flaw in Leicestershire from the early Gaunt die. If you wouldn't mind showing the Notts & Derby cap and collar it might help target the date of manufacture, cheers Dean.
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Old 25-09-15, 08:06 PM
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will post N and D tomorrow. Phil.
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I love the look of those two. Personally, I prefer 'conservation' to 'renovation'.
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