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How to remove marine life encrustation on antique plate

by svenn
(forest hills)

Hello Peter,

I have several plates that have dried up corals on them, How do i remove this from my antique porcelain plate without damaging the plate



Thank you
Svenn

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by: svenn

Hi Peter,

Yup. I basically dived the 15th century ship wreck when i retrieved the plate.. So i know its 100% authentic... I have a picture of the plate it was posted here before under True color of ice crackle plate.. Thank you for the advice


Svenn
marine growth
by: peter

Hi Svenn,
Would like to know that too. You may find some information by looking for 'ceramic conservation' or 'restoration'. The latter usually requires that an item is cleaned first.
The only method I heard of is removing them bit by bit, pricking the material off in small pieces (may take time). I do not dare to advise on this as it might damage the surface.
I am learning restoration, but I am not sure about this one. Check antiquerestorers.com to see if there is any information on that. It is very unfortunate that the site is not active anymore. Seems to have been the only discussion site for restorers, and it apparently still is the only one with a wealth of information.

I assume you are sure the items are authentic? Some encrustations are fake. Basically, one method is gluing the marine growth on, the other is putting the items into the sea until they have been "settled" naturally. :-)
Of course, if your items come from a reliable source this is of no concern.

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