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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Victorian era tea caddy?

« on: July 07, 2014, 08:30:25 pm »

that is my primary concern, however it has the chalk white type in the rightmost cavity. I don't want it to spread. I keep it in a stabilized environment.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Victorian era tea caddy?

« on: July 07, 2014, 05:23:33 pm »

OK, I have researched what I can and a Spice box is fine with me. I am still looking for ways to remove corrosion without damage. Any Ideas?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Victorian era tea caddy?

« on: July 07, 2014, 12:02:05 pm »

Dimensions are approx. 3x3x6 inches has 3 compartments  the center compartment is approx. 21/2 x 2 inches. It is bronze (confirmed not magnetic) with silver overlay. the hinges are pinned with bamboo. It was purchased in 1969 from an antiques dealer in Penang by an arts collector here in the US.

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Antique Questions Forum / Victorian era tea caddy?

« on: July 03, 2014, 05:00:56 pm »

I have this gilded bronze tea caddy ( I believe) and I am looking for any information on how to safely remove corrosion without devaluing or defacing it. Also Is it a tea caddy or Opium box.