Cleaning And Preservation

Simpson, Mette Tang: Sotheby's Caring for Antiques, New York Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group 1993
0-671-75105-0 As New Condition

"A thing of beauty is a joy for ever," but only if you care for it properly. All owners of antiques or works of art should be aware that, without appropriate care and attention, their prized possessions may be put at risk of damage and deterioration that will invariably cause a depreciation in value. Sotheby's Caring for Antiques is the essential illustrated reference for everyone who owns antiques and needs expert advice on their proper care and preservation. Who better to give this advice than Sotheby's, the world's oldest and leading fine arts auction house? Written by world-renowned conservators from Sotheby's and other major institutions, this invaluable resource covers all types of antiques, including furniture, paintings and prints, silver, jewelry, clocks, textiles, ceramics, glass, metalwork, scientific instruments, books, carpets, and sculpture. The most up-to-date advice is combined with a wealth of photographic references; more than 150 color photographs are included. Sotheby's Caring for Antiques offers accessible advice on the everyday precautions that should be taken when handling, cleaning, storing, or displaying your antiques, and also includes detailed instructions on how to recognize a variety of conditions that may require attention, from discoloration of a print to the structural deterioration of furniture and metalwork. In many cases these problems may be arrested by the owner, but where the object appears to be in jeopardy, advice is given about when to enlist the services of a conservator or restorer, together with a broad outline of the remedies that these professionals might be able to effect. Also included is a directory of organizations concerned with the conservation and restoration of antiques of all sorts. Sotheby's Caring for Antiques is an indispensable companion for all owners of antiques. BookList The culprits? Anything from heat and humidity to insects and mold. The solutions? Usually a system of preventive maintenance or, if damage is extensive, a conservation expert. Even those without the money and/or moxie to collect the finest antiques will benefit from the advice of 21 curators and directors from this well-known auction house and from major British museums such as the Victoria and Albert. A dozen sections examine ceramics to textiles in detail, covering care and handling, manufacturing techniques, and restoration processes. In their explanations, the authorities also teach basics about antiques, including the hardness of different gemstones, the structure of clocks and watches, and the construction of furniture. A bounty of color photographs helps solidify the message that a dusting each week (or similar procedure) tends to keep the expensive conservation doctor away. Synopsis "A thing of beauty is a joy for ever," but only if you care for it properly. All owners of antiques or works of art should be aware that, without appropriate care and attention, their prized possessions may be put at risk of damage and deterioration that will invariably cause a depreciation in value. Sotheby's Caring for Antiques is the essential illustrated reference for everyone who owns antiques and needs expert advice on their proper care and preservation. Who better to give this advice than Sotheby's, the world's oldest and leading fine arts auction house? Written by world-renowned conservators from Sotheby's and other major institutions, this invaluable resource covers all types of antiques, including furniture, paintings and prints, silver, jewelry, clocks, textiles, ceramics, glass, metalwork, scientific instruments, books, carpets, and sculpture. The most up-to-date advice is combined with a wealth of photographic references; more than 150 color photographs are included. <P><B> Sotheby's Caring for Antiques offers accessible advice on the everyday precautions that should be taken when handling, cleaning, storing, or displaying your antiques, and also includes detailed instructions on how to recognize a variety of conditions that may require attention, from discoloration of a print...<P> OVERSIZE! As New Book Jacket Hardcover 8-1/2 x 11-1/2" OVERSIZE

[SW: Antiques -- Conservation and restoration]

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Finch, Karen; Putnam, Greta: Care and Preservation of Textiles, London B. T. Batford, Ltd. 1985 ; Schutzumschlag / dust cover; 1. Ed. ISBN: 0713444118

First Edition Looking after textiles requires an infinite capacity for taking pains, whether in the prevention or treatment of damage. Both these aspects receive consideration here, but there is particular emphasis on textile care; carried out properly, it can prevent serious damage to items in good condition, and is important in maintaining what has received treatment in a stable condition. There is advice on preventive conservation - careful display, safe storage - general instructions on surface cleaning and washing, and a description of relevant sewing and allied techniques illustrated by a number of case histories of actual conservation work, including tapestries, church embroidery, an Elizabethan sampler, canvas work, a petticoat, and so forth. Within conservation and restoration there is information useful to restoring quilts, and there is a section that shows the equipment and tools needed to perform these tasks. 144 pages including black and white photographs, line illustrations, an appendix, societies related to these concerns, further reading sources, stockists, and an index. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Hard Cover jacket condition: Fine Fine

[SW: TEXTILES QUILTS PRESERVATION REPAIR CARE EQUIPMENT STORAGE CLEANING]

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War Department: War Department Document No 1869 Oils, Paints, and Materials for the Cleaning and Preservation of Seacoast Guns, Gun Carriages, Sights, and Position-Finding Instruments, War Department 1917
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011700-War Department Document No 1869 Oils, Paints, and Materials for the Cleaning and Preservation of Seacoast Guns, Gun Carriages, Sights, and Position-Finding Instruments 23 Pages 1917 THIS DOCUMENT IS FURNISHED ON CDROM FORMAT CD ROM CD ROM Version

[SW: Military Technology, Operations, Military History, Military Training, Military Personnel, Historical Study, Military Technology, Ordnance, Munitions,]

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Chamberlin, E.R. Preserving The Past, London J. M. Dent 1979
ISBN: 0460043641 Fine

A Fine uninscribed copy with a near Fine complete dustjacket which has just a touch of wear to top edge. A book that focuses on the preservation of the past in physical form using a number of interviews, linked with documentary evidence, to throw light on the questions surrounding such subjects as the reconstruction of Warsaw, the Persepolis celebrations in Iran, the controversy over Zimbabwe, the Elgin Marbles, the Crown of St. Stephen and the Benin Bronzes. To the 'why' is added the 'how' and the author discusses the removal of London Bridge to the Arizona desert, the cleaning of Westminster Abbey, the excavation of Masada, Colonial Williamsburg, the survival of the stately home and the raising of Abu Simbel. We also glimpse some of the pioneers of preservation, William Morris, Benito Mussolini and Henry Ford. 29 illustrations. First Edition Very Good Hard Cover 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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