What is it, found behind old church

[heymirth]

This rang up around the gold/Nickle on my ace350. It's not magnetic and looks either bronze/brass color.
I'd like to clean it. What's the best way for bronze/brass. It's about an inch long It weights .2oz or 5gm

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[BARKER]

Hi; What type of Church was it ?? Catholic, Baptist etc, What State was it found in ?? Then I could be able to answer your question. I believe I already know the answer to all of the questions. I just need clarity. PEACE:RONB

 

[osage express]

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[heymirth]

I know it's the Jesus Fish
This was a Lutheran Church, found behind the old part of the church, it was originally built in 1910. I'm pretty sure this is a modern piece. But can't figure out how to clean it. My wife wants me to shine it up for a necklace.

 

[osage express]

Sorry about that! You might try brasso cleaner.Or a cloth buffing wheel.Hope this helps.

 

[BARKER]

Hi; It's use was as a window pull. They were attached to the windows locks. The Minister would use a pole to hook it to pull the windows open. Nice find.
How to clean it: Let it soak in Naval Jelly overnight. It will be like new when you wipe it off with a cloth ok. Throw the cloth away as the Jelly "WILL" continue to eat through any trash bags you put it in if you leave it there to long. After it's clean then put a coat of PolyUrethane on it to preserve it ok. Enjoy. PEACE:RONB

 

[Peyton Manning]

looks like something to hold a joint

 

[cudamark]

Turn an aluminum soda/beer can up side down, place the item into the bottom depression, add some vinegar to completely cover the item, let sit overnight, rub with baking soda to remove all the corrosion, rinse in fresh water. Use a buffing compound to get it smooth and shiny again.

 

[heymirth]

Turn an aluminum soda/beer can up side down, place the item into the bottom depression, add some vinegar to completely cover the item, let sit overnight, rub with baking soda to remove all the corrosion, rinse in fresh water. Use a buffing compound to get it smooth and shiny again.

@ cudamark Does this have to be an aluminum can? Like does this cause a better reaction. ?

 

[cudamark]

Yes, aluminum seems to work the best. It sets up a chemical reaction.

 

[nhbenz]

Ketchup works good too, something to do with the vinegar and salt. Cleans the bottom of the RevereWare copper bottom pans nicely... but leave it on long enough and then you have a stainless steel bottom pan. Oops.