Encrustation Removal
Encrustation removal
The removal of encrustation, especially from a ship that went down in warm Caribbean waters like the Winchester did, is a very long and difficult task. At the same time is is very exciting to see an item for the first time in hundreds of years. Often we get surprises like broad arrows or even completely different items than we thought they would be.
A four cannon ball cluster. This is a 1-2 hour
task.
It takes a steady hand and
careful blows to be sure you do not damage the artifact.
Note the flint rock on the
encrustation
It is a joy to work with such
well preserved artifacts. Note the silver color of the
cannon ball.
Ready to have the left over
encrustation carefully removed and go into Reverse
Electrolysis.
The finished product is
beautiful and ready for display or a personal
collection.
