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    barba crescit caput nescit Phrank's Avatar
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    What a find....seen one of those go for $1,200 on eBay...if you're going to get into collecting DE's, you're starting at the top of the summit, and we're all waiting at the bottom.

    Congrats....

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    I had a prototype toggle, sold it long ago, but mine was gold plated. IIRC the handle is shorter by a bit than the standard toggle. Most important, if that is nickel it is worth even more AFAIK. I can't tell from the photos, but most of them were gold plated, so if it is nickel ....... big bucks.
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    Wow, great find!
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    If it is gold, don’t use any polish on it.

    They were lacquer coated and any metal polish will remove the lacquer and the gold.

    Soap and water only and use a soft brush.


    Might be worth re-plating, about $80 especially if you plan to sell it.
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    Oh boy, great find.

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    Nah, This one is a keeper. Thank you for advice I will replate it.
    O.K Boys, no beating up the FNG!!!!

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