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Treatment; 13 Oct 2006; Clean and coat; Metals

Reason: Permanent Exhibition
Description: Washed in acetone and with cotton wool swabs; most of the tarnish removed but part of fingerprints and heavy tarnish patches remain. Remaining tarnish removed using Goddards hotel silver dip applied using cotton wool swabs. Washed with distilled water for 2 hours. Dried in Industrial methylated spirits (ethanol, methanol) then Acetone (propan-1-one/dimethyl ketone). Coated using 5% Paraloid B72, ethyl methacrylate copolymer, in acetone, applied using brush.
Details: Treatment

Museum number: 1874,0605.2 |
Authority: BIOG117527 Ruler:Wilhelm I, King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany |
Production date: 1874 |
Production place: Minted in:Germany