18th Century Fountain

18th Century Fountain, French, Rouen Factory. Faience Body with Hand Painted Enamel Decoration

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[su_column size=”3/5″]PROCESSES OF RESTORATION

  1. Dismantle previous restoration –remove rivets mechanically
  2. Clean – remove shellac – remove rust stains
  3. De-salinate
  4. Bond
  5. Fill cracks/ chips and rivet holes
  6. Rub down filled areas with 00 flour paper
  7. Retouch using airbrush / hand painting.

Scroll down for photographs of the different processes involved.
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FOUNTAIN AFTER DISMANTLING RIVETS AND REMOVING SHELLAC
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FOUNTAIN – DETAIL AFTER REMOVAL OF RIVETS
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FOUNTAIN – DETAIL AFTER REMOVAL OF RIVETS/ CLEANING
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FOUNTAIN ON COMPLETION – FRONT VIEW
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FOUNTAIN ON COMPLETION – REVERSE VIEW
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FOUNTAIN ON COMPLETION – DETAIL FRONT VIEW
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