I'm a little confused as to how the top casting on a coin front Rol-a-top should be finished. I'm looking for an accurate, not over restoration.
I have several examples and each one appears to be different in their unrestored state.
Some have the cornucopia as a removable part of the casting, when this was done I have one that is chrome (Nickel?) and two that appear to have a brass finish and the cornucopia is also removable.
On some of the machines the coins have a definite tint, but some do not appear to have been colored. This however may just be due to their age.
I've even seen people gold plate these castings, however I've heard that this practice is not wise due to galvanic action between the gold and the aluminum castings.
Thanks!
Jeff