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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Shangas, post: 176141, member: 360&quot;]In my experience in fixing all kinds of antiques, from fountain pens to sewing machines, cigarette lighters to binoculars, telescopes and bells -- items which are advertised as being &#039;broken&#039; are rarely actually broken. </p><p><br /></p><p>In many, MANY cases - &#039;broken&#039; items are working items which simply weren&#039;t looked after properly - in the vast majority of cases - a thorough disassembly, careful and thorough cleaning, and reassembly - will restore an object to full functionality. </p><p><br /></p><p>Whenever someone tells me that something they have is &#039;broken&#039;, my first response is invariably: &quot;When&#039;s the last time you cleaned it?&quot; </p><p><br /></p><p>And almost invariably, the answer will be: &quot;Years ago!&quot;[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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