Grips

[alanint]

The second set are too dirty to make a determination as to originality. Are the backs smooth or do they show bubbles, rippling from a mold?

If you could clean them up and repost, it would be easier to tell. A real set of bakelites are worth $200-$250+

[mystical_tutor]

Originally Posted by alanint

The second set are too dirty to make a determination as to originality. Are the backs smooth or do they show bubbles, rippling from a mold?

If you could clean them up and repost, it would be easier to tell. A real set of bakelites are worth $200-$250+

I agree completly about their dirtyness. I didn't (and don't) know what is safe to use on them to clean them up. I dont want to screw them up. I just took a toothbrush to them and it has helped a little but if you can give me guidance on a safe cleaner that would be most helpful.

I don't see anything that looks like bubbles and have no idea what "rippling from a mold" means. The inner surface looks very smooth except on one of the two left grips where the inner surface seems to have tiny dings in it which can be felt when you slide your finger over it but is very hard to photograph (well for me anyway).

I could not find any type of proof mark or number on any of them.

Thanks

Gary