Treatment of a 19th Century Monumental Urn

by | Sep 9, 2024 | Conservation, Projects, Restoration

This 19th century monumental urn arrived to us with a broken post that was heavily corroded.  Old previous, failed attempts to repair were evident.

The urn was carefully cleaned and disassembled. A new mechanical fastener was installed and the urn properly reassembled. A light protective coat of microcrystalline wax was applied to the surface and hand buffed. Now stable, the piece is now back on display.

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