“It’s a weapon - not a lamp”.
I remember seeing Antiques Roadshow where they had two Tiffany copper or brass candlesticks. The woman spent hours polishing them. Was she crestfallen to have the expert tell her she probably destroyed about $15K worth of their value.
OK - So don’t fix anything. Fine with me.
I like the “patina” look.
(That’s what I call my extra weight and greying hair. My Patina.)