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calebra

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Essexman

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Cool lights!

What's the label say? All I can make out is CONCO, battery, electric and Cardiff.

Concordia Dry battery torch, made in Cardiff - Wales

They pop up on eBay over hee now and then, 2D and 3D. I found a Cree LED drop in reflector, that with a bit of work fits and works, which is nice. I guess they are from around 1930's to 1960's. I think they were used down the coal mines.
 

calebra

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Donn, that pic is after about 7 hours of buffing and polishing, still a way to go!

keep em coming folks!
 

donn_

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I live on a saltwater canal, 200 yards from a saltwater bay, 2 miles from the Atlantic Ocean.

I polish brass in the winter (which you probably have now), and sing "Pirates of Penzance" whilst doing it. I remove all the brass bits from my boats, and bring them into the warm. I set up a table with all the polishing gear, and have at it, including the flashlights.
 

donn_

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Brasso removes tarnish.

Polishing cloths like Flitz work for maintenance.

IMO, there's no acceptable way to prevent tarnish. You can clear coat brass, but it doesn't look as good as uncoated.
 
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