Granbury, TX
Quoted from TAFMSV:... I worry that any cleanup attempt would lift or flake the paint off of the wood, but I don't know my stuff. It's not visibly warped, delaminated, or otherwise compromised. Does this condition look familiar to anybody here?
Yes, very typical of this era of Gottlieb game. It looks more solid than some I've seen.
The ink will be tender in many areas, so cleaning should be light. Rather than go at it with a heavy hand with alcohol and Magic Eraser, do it with light pressure multiple times. You can wear through the ink if you aren't careful.
The straight wood grain showing through is typical too. These will be the most tender areas when cleaning.
Lots of touch up after cleaning with these games. Or just clean, wax, and enjoy.
Here are before/after photos of a 1955 Southern Belle in similar condition.
Alan
