The "bootfair" gem cleaned up really nicely...actually the box came out really well too...stunning patina:
![$DSC_1466.JPG $DSC_1466.JPG](https://xfdata.badgerandblade.com/attachments/60/60810-cd7bd093b6a89364c588b53c2da04bc5.jpg)
The hone had a lot of scratches and a small depression in the centre but it is fine now...
![$DSC_1467.JPG $DSC_1467.JPG](https://xfdata.badgerandblade.com/attachments/60/60811-7196d2ddcd61f478228c2822a50f6322.jpg)
A really nice old stone indeed...
![$DSC_1468.JPG $DSC_1468.JPG](https://xfdata.badgerandblade.com/attachments/60/60812-e94c5d8ce6243d91d21c1b072c9066d2.jpg)
It was a good job that the little flash of cream showed itself...it's fairly clear now!
![$DSC_1469.JPG $DSC_1469.JPG](https://xfdata.badgerandblade.com/attachments/60/60813-96b7e257b01250984f597c2f825b1640.jpg)
Cheers folks!
Jim
![$DSC_1466.JPG $DSC_1466.JPG](https://xfdata.badgerandblade.com/attachments/60/60810-cd7bd093b6a89364c588b53c2da04bc5.jpg)
The hone had a lot of scratches and a small depression in the centre but it is fine now...
![$DSC_1467.JPG $DSC_1467.JPG](https://xfdata.badgerandblade.com/attachments/60/60811-7196d2ddcd61f478228c2822a50f6322.jpg)
A really nice old stone indeed...
![$DSC_1468.JPG $DSC_1468.JPG](https://xfdata.badgerandblade.com/attachments/60/60812-e94c5d8ce6243d91d21c1b072c9066d2.jpg)
It was a good job that the little flash of cream showed itself...it's fairly clear now!
![$DSC_1469.JPG $DSC_1469.JPG](https://xfdata.badgerandblade.com/attachments/60/60813-96b7e257b01250984f597c2f825b1640.jpg)
Cheers folks!
Jim