Brooching questions: conserving a silver brooch from the Galloway Hoard

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Blog post
Creator (person)
Bryan, Bethan
Date published
July 11, 2023
Abstract
After spending over 1,000 years in the soils of Galloway, it’s no wonder objects from the Galloway Hoard needed some serious work before going on display. Bethan Bryan talks through the complex process of conserving a silver brooch, from mending “mini-volcanoes” of copper erosion to using porcupine quills and algae-derived gels.
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Unwrapping the Galloway Hoard
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Arts and Humanities Research Council
Publisher
National Museums Scotland
Place of publication
Edinburgh
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