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swarter Moderator Posts: 2262 |
posted 11-01-2005 05:36 PM
  
One might speculate that sulfur in the various petroleum products in the pollutants might have contributed, forming sulfuric acid, which is destructive to silver. Certainly the electrolytes in seawater would create an environment for electrolysis, but something additional must be necessary, as silver items have survived hundreds of years of submergence in sunken ships (eventual burial under cold, anoxic conditions in the sea bottom enhances preservation, but still objects would have been exposed to seawater for longer before burial than they were in New Orleans). The extemely warm temperatures that prevailed after the Hurricanes could have accellerated the process. IP: Logged |
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united2gether Posts: 14 |
posted 11-01-2005 08:01 PM
It's nice to see such a warm and friendly community here & great to hear people are surviving! Our heart goes out to everyone touched by these natural disasters we've been having; from hurricanes to earthquakes. IP: Logged |
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IJP Posts: 325 |
posted 12-23-2005 07:47 PM
People are still bringing in damaged silver by droves. I just wanted to show everyone a particular piece that came in, and its condition before I have it repaired. This is a New Orleans coin silver water pitcher by the celebrated silversmith Adolphe Himmel, about whom you can read here.
quote: FWG Here's the mark "H" used by Adolphe Himmel, used most frequently, I think, on pieces retailed by Hyde & Goodrich. There is also the mark "NEW ORLEANS". Though it's sad to see such a fine piece in such terrible condition, I'm confident that it will be restored in the best possible manner. IP: Logged |
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