Wow !! Thats a lot of polishing !! Guess your next trip will be to the nail salon !! I could not see the earlier pics close enough to tell it had been faux finished !! There are some purists who like the old patina and others who prefer the bright and clean look !! Looks great !! Don`t believe all the asking prices you see !! Rarely do they sell for that much !! Hope yours does well !! Please update us on the sale !! Keeps us up to date !! Good Luck !!