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English Silver
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Pitch comes in different colors, textures, and compositions but it still is pitch. It can
never be substituted with plaster of paris, drywall mud, or floor leveling compound in restoration. |
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Plaster of Paris will destroy
the longevity, compromise the value, and over time deteriorate the metal. It is not considered a restoration. Any questions can be directed to the Shop, the number is on the home page. |
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200 year old King George Candlestick, weighted with
plaster of paris. The price of repair and restoration because of the plaster will be two to three times more. |
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Plaster of
Paris has rotted this piece from the bottom up and the inside out! |
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Restoration done with pitch, originally loaded with pitch, and will be
repaired with pitch |
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Old pitch poured into the last half inch of the bottom, so no trace
of the repair is visible |
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Candlesticks for the above bases
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More plaster and plating solutions trapped in the
bottom of the candlestick, rotting it out. Never plate anything with plaster in it! |
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200 year old candlesticks properly
restored |
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These pieces have been plated originally to cover repairs, normally English Silver isn't plated.
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