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Offline Wuyaoloong

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Should I restore it?
« on: December 04, 2013, 11:18:10 am »
Hi.. I have just purchased this Pontius Pilate bronze prutah. I really liked the condition except for one flaw I noticed on the handle of the simpulum. It appeared to me that it was probably corroded away or pitted. I am wondering if I should plug it or fix it? If so, any suggestions whom I can ask and how should I do it? Any advice or opinions deeply appreciated.
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Re: Should I restore it?
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2013, 04:25:14 pm »
No.
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Re: Should I restore it?
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2013, 05:06:38 pm »
+1

It took 2000 years to look like that.
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Re: Should I restore it?
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2013, 05:34:40 pm »
If you try you'll destroy its value to a collector.
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Re: Should I restore it?
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2013, 05:52:16 pm »
Thanks everyone for the advice. I'll keep it as is..
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Re: Should I restore it?
« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2013, 05:35:37 am »
Just keep it dry.  They are very susceptible to bronze disease.

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