| For some reason, polishing the "patina" from a silver-plated horn doesn't negatively affect its value. In fact, it will sell easier and for more if it looks like new. I'd get out the liquid silver polish and get busy!
Lacquer is a different matter. If the lacquer on a vintage horn is in decent shape (even if it's discolored or worn off in places), the collector value of a horn is usually reduced if the lacquer is removed or redone. |