I have them both ways, personally I prefer them unrestored. It makes me think of them still in the stadium, who was first person to sit in it and who was the last. One aspect to consider is the paint on older seats tends to flake off easily, it could be lead based paint, a potential hazard for little kids and pets. I have a figural Polo Grounds seat that's been restored, it can be sat in safely without any issues which is pretty cool. One of these days I hope to find a seat from Ebbets Field and I actually have no preference whether it's restored or not. Either way, they're a great addition to a collection, they always draw attention.
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