Real Dylan ??

Guys any thoughts on this one I think it looks good but it's so hard to judge unless it's concrete

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on March 19, 2016 at 9:47pm

Paul,

I would ask Bobby Livingston of RRAuction, Jeff Gold of Record Mecca and Roger Epperson. They're tuned into Dylan collectors much more than I am.

I favor the Hohner harmonicas, because the harmonica is iconic of Dylan and his autograph is front and center—the star of the show—and signed in thick marker.

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Permalink Reply by Paul on March 19, 2016 at 9:51pm

You have to be careful of signed metal items they oxidize over time.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on March 19, 2016 at 9:53pm

+1, they are nonporous and also may interact with ink in the first place. I speculate Mr. Zarrelli could give pointers for getting metal signed.

Eric

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Permalink Reply by Paul on March 19, 2016 at 9:56pm

Yes Eric.

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on March 19, 2016 at 10:09pm

I didn't think of that. If these are not handled or played and stored carefully, can the oxydation be prevented?

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Permalink Reply by Paul on March 19, 2016 at 10:12pm

It depends on the harp, signed cymbals will oxidize because of the different metals in the cymbal.

The harp may only be chrome plated.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on March 19, 2016 at 10:17pm

Hi Steve,

Perhaps, recall sacrificial anode re Proof copper re storage? Or the - those Intercept Shields - some material like that maybe. Perhaps low humidity and the prescience of another type of item? The ink may also be susceptible to scratches if it is just lying on the surface. I might be tempted to have a metal item signed with a metal stylus or something. There must be pens for metal?

Eric

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on March 19, 2016 at 10:22pm

You brought up a good point, Paul. If the harmonica isn't handled on the signed side and carefully stored, I think it would be safe unless it's in too humid a climate. Looking up vintage Hohner professional harmonicas on eBay may give us an idea.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on March 19, 2016 at 10:26pm

Hi Steve, Paul

Also, oils from fingers will leave marks perhaps prime for future "tarnish" as on brass. Cotton glove territory I guess.

Eric

Permalink Reply by Paul on March 19, 2016 at 10:15pm

You can't send them of to the paper restorer.