So did guild install MOP inlays on some 50's aristocrats? Cheers
I have no idea, but Hans probably would.
It's just that basically if something was possible it seems like they did it at least once.
I can't tell you how many times I've been surprised by an oddball, confirmed by him as factory original, shown here over the years.
That was the real reason for my comment, I was just trying to keep it short at the time.
Some of my inlays have indeed shrunk and I was wondering what would be the best way to retain my 59's value...fill in around existing shrunken inlays or replace them with period correct inlays??
That's a tough call, for me, anyway.
I guess it'd depend partly on other condition issues.
If it's already a "player" with a few dings and other non-original stuff and
you want to continue using it then I'd vote "replace".
If it's in VVVG or even better condition and you don't know if you intend to "keep it forever" then I'd probably leave the originals in there for the next owner to make a decision about.
For "collectibility", original is virtually
always better even if deteriorated.
It means at least it hasn't been mucked up by misguided or poor attempts at restoration.
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