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Flambe bottle vase (c1890) repaired and restored by Beky Davies.

Flambe bottle vase (c1890) - May 2008

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Stage 2


condition of item needing repair

An earthenware Flambe bottle vase standing at approx 35cms. The neck and rim of this vase were broken into several fragments and previously bonded.





Ceramic restoration requirement

Old adhesive to be removed and object fully restored using conservation grade materials



Materials used to complete the restoration

Dismantled and cleaned using water washable paint stripper (dichloromethane), cold water and steam cleaner.

Bonded and colourfilled with Fynebond (two part epoxy resin) and dry powder pigments.




all photos and work on this object were carried out in Sarah Peek‘s Studio

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