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This article will show you how to clean and care for your ivory knife handles, piano keys, and other treasures. ... It's easy to keep antique ivory clean and in good condition. The following antique ivory care and cleaning instructions will help you keep your antique ivory pieces looking beautiful.
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Many liquids, including water and cleaning solutions, are destructive to ivory and should be avoided. ... Cleaning and repairing ivory ... Canadian Conservation Institute. "Care of Ivory, Bone, Horn and Antler," CCI Notes 6/1, March 1988, Ottawa: Canadian Conservation Institute.
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www.si.edu/mci/english/learn_more/taking_care/ivory.htm...
www.si.edu/mci/english/learn_more/taking_care/ivory.html
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; Cleaning; Always begin cleaning with the gentlest method, and gradually use more invasive techniques, as required. Due to ivory's sensitivity to moisture, only dry cleaning methods should be used. If these are insufficient, consult a conservator with experience cleaning ivory.
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www.uniclectica.com/conserva/ivory3.html
www.uniclectica.com/conserva/ivory3.html
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IVORY By Geoffrey Wills. Published by AS Barnes & Co. First American Edition. Hardcover, 95 pgs. Indexed. Synopsis: covers ivory identification, care, and uses around the world. Many black and white photographs and line drawings.
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www.uniclectica.com/conserva/ivory1.html
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The cleaning and repair of ivory, bone, horn, and antler is a delicate procedure. If an object is very dirty or damaged, consult a professional conservator. ... Home: How to Care for...: List of "How to care for ..." Topics: Ivory, Horn, Bone and Antler...
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www.preservation.gc.ca/howto/articles/ivory-horn-bone_e...
www.preservation.gc.ca/howto/articles/ivory-horn-bone_e.asp
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Pique (pronounced pee-kay) a technique of decorating tortoiseshell or Ivory with fine inlay of gold or silver. Since tortoise shell is a natural thermoplastic, a fine rod of precious metal can be heated and then pressed into the shell.
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Vintage Costume Jewelry, Fine Estate Jewelry & Accessories ... Here is a link to a another site, which advocates non-fluid cleaning methods and is well worth reading if you are attempting cleaning: ... Here is a link to the Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute, on the care and handling of precious ivory:
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www.sparklz.com/info/ivory.htm
www.sparklz.com/info/ivory.htm
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; Care ; Avoid extremes in humidity if possible, Have it tuned regularly. Cleaning ; Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning. The lacquer finish on the wood only needs to be dusted with a vacuum cleaner brush, and sometimes wiped with ... Old ivory keys yellow with age which is natural and cannot be changed;
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www.msue.msu.edu/imp/mod02/01500269.html
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Sources for Supplies & Parts For The Restoration, Repair, Care, Storage Display of Antiques Collectibles, as well as Woodworking, ... All kinds of information about cleaning and restoration supplies and a variety of common household problems such as how to remove soap scum, ... Once-Living Things; (leather, feathers, ivory,
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