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Treatment; 15 Nov 2002; Clean to remove dust, dirt and tarnish.; Metals

Reason: Storage
Description: The objects were immersed in Acetone (propan-1-one/dimethyl ketone) to remove any remains of lacquer. The dirt and dust was removed using cotton swabs of Acetone and Steam cleaning. The tarnish was removed using Silvo silver and chrome (cotton wadding,white spirit,Newburgh chalk,china clay). Any residues were removed using White Spirit (composition variable - petroleum distillate) followed by Acetone. The object was cleaned with the steam cleaner and dried with the hot air blower.
Details: Treatment