Now buff up the wax coating with a soft duster. You should find that although a little Marblack comes away, the majority will be sealed beneath the wax, and the case should have a good black shine to it.

You can polish the whole clock, including the inlays.

Don't be too heavy handed with these cases - they are not held together with modern adhesives, and the top can come away suddenly. Never lift these clocks by the top. Hold them like a baby!

At this stage any engravings will still be full of grime, marblack and polish.




Buff up the case