I am not sure this is in the right spot so sorry if I got it wrong.
I just took delivery of a pair of original powder flasks.
I have soldered a split seam on one and freed up the adjustable spout on the other as well as attempted to clean up both.
The Shell Pattern says it is a James Dixons and sons sheffield. Other unknown to me.
I scrubbed the pattern with a toothbrush (not mine) and autosol to try and clean out the old polish. It was not entirely successful.
1. What can I use to get rid of the rest of the crud out?
Both have the little spout screw broken/rusted out. What size was this thread so I can try and replicate the set up?
2. One is missing the outer sleeve of the adjustable spout is there anywhere I might get another?
3. Can anyone recommend something to finish them with? I would like to protect the finish but am not entirely set on lacquer.
4. Is the outside sleeve supposed to be loose?
5. Any idea what the thread on the original spouts was? Not a lot to measure.
6. How can you close up the gap in a split seam on these things?
I just took delivery of a pair of original powder flasks.
I have soldered a split seam on one and freed up the adjustable spout on the other as well as attempted to clean up both.
The Shell Pattern says it is a James Dixons and sons sheffield. Other unknown to me.
I scrubbed the pattern with a toothbrush (not mine) and autosol to try and clean out the old polish. It was not entirely successful.
1. What can I use to get rid of the rest of the crud out?
Both have the little spout screw broken/rusted out. What size was this thread so I can try and replicate the set up?
2. One is missing the outer sleeve of the adjustable spout is there anywhere I might get another?
3. Can anyone recommend something to finish them with? I would like to protect the finish but am not entirely set on lacquer.
4. Is the outside sleeve supposed to be loose?
5. Any idea what the thread on the original spouts was? Not a lot to measure.
6. How can you close up the gap in a split seam on these things?
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