Hi All, I prefer the weathered look my self, the "brand new" look just doesn't seem as authentic when in use. (I do have two or three never used TGs), I clean them as thoroughly as I can and make any repairs necessary to put them back in service. Most of mine are first type Embury #40, but I have been putting together a production time line set with a pair of each variation and each color of globe through to the last Dietz version, as far as I know I need four more to go.
Willis