gold watch maybe

[sharp_shooter_1]

found what might be a gold or gold filled pocket watch today, in a creek bed under 8" of water and creek gravel.....it was incrusted completely black ....been soaking it in lemon juice and bakeing soda and it is getting down to the metal witch is kinda orange right now and can see where the case splits ......any suggestions on cleaning the rust off?

sharp shooter with a mine lab and a beginner

 

[sharp_shooter_1]

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[diggingfix]

Looks like you solution is working, only thing I can say is be patient, and let us see when you get it open. Nice!

 

[Danny TN]

You might try some Naval Jelly. It's a rust desolver. Places like Lowe's and Home Depot carry it.