Replate a 120-old razor?

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Replate a vintage razor? I think yes, if it is in bad enough shape.

Here are three views of a GEM “Z”. Patent date of 1901.

On the left: when I bought it. A hopeless case 
In the middle: after I cleaned it myself. Hours of work. Slight improvement.
On the right: I just got it back from replating.



I'm pleased. There are other hopeless cases in my small collection.
Did I ruin it for other collectors? 
I don't care. Its sole purpose now is to give ME joy. And that it does.

Oh no you removed the beautiful patina and destroyed its value. Just kidding that looks fantastic!