Description
Conservation and Restoration of Glass (2nd Ed.)
Authors: Davison Sandra, Newton R.G.
Language: EnglishKeywords
Medieval Window Glass; Ancient Glasses; Archaeological Glasses; Silicone Rubber; Opus Sectile; Colourless Glass; Egyptian Faience; Medieval Glasses; Silicone Rubber Mould; Polyester Resin; Self-seal Polythene Bag; Cotton Wool Swabs; Non-bridging Oxygen Ions; Opaque White Glass; Particle Induced X-ray Emission; Lead Isotope Ratios; Weathering Crust; Cellulose Nitrate Adhesive; Distilled Water; Glass Fragments; Metallic Oxides; Soda Lime Silica Glass; Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer; Heated Spatula; Annealing Furnace
Publication date: 06-2020
· 18.9x24.6 cm · Paperback
Approximative price 133.41 €
Subject to availability at the publisher.
Add to cart the book of Davison Sandra, Newton R.G.Publication date: 09-2002
384 p. · 24.6x18.9 cm · Hardback
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Conservation and Restoration of Glass is an in-depth guide to the materials and practices required for the care and preservation of glass objects. It provides thorough coverage of both theoretical and practical aspects of glass conservation.
This new edition of Newton and Davison's original book, Conservation of Glass, includes sections on the nature of glass, the historical development and technology of glassmaking, and the deterioration of glass. Professional conservators will welcome the inclusion of recommendations for examination and documentation. Incorporating treatment of both excavated glass and historic and decorative glass, the book provides the knowledge required by conservators and restorers and is invaluable for anyone with glass objects in their care.
Introduction, The nature of glass, Historic development, Technology, Deterioration of glass , Materials used for glass conservation, Technical examination, Conservation and Restoration of glass, Appendix I Materials, Appendix II Sources of information, Glossary, Bibliography, Index.
Sandra Davison, R.G. Newton