Category Archives: Metal Restoration

Gold and plique-à-jour enamel pin restoration and conservation

Jewelry repaIr, Metal RestorationBy Nathan Krishtul July 2, 2025

Step-by-Step Process 1️⃣ Before Restoration (Left Image) 2️⃣ Disassembly and Component Cleaning (Middle Image) 3️⃣ Conservation and Stabilization 4️⃣ Reassembly and Final Finishing 5️⃣ After Restoration (Right Image)

Chinese Bronze, “Bianhu”

Chinese Bronze Restoration and Conservation, Metal RestorationBy Nathan Krishtul December 11, 2014

INLAID BRONZE BIANHU, LATE EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY When this piece first came to us it was impossible to tell that it had such elaborate, decorative inlays and was so fine-looking example of its ilk. It was composed of a copper alloy, and had filthy deposits of chlorides all over it. The inlaid designs that we…