 The
Canadian Antiques Roadshow Newsletter
April 2007
Issue 17
Special
Edition
The
Canadian Antiques Roadshow is pleased to announce the 2007 tour:
For
information on how to apply for FREE tickets click on a link:
Vernon,
BC -- Wednesday, May 16
Lethbridge, Alberta -- Sunday,
May 20
Thunder Bay, Ontario --
Friday, May 25
London, Ontario -- Tuesday,
May 29
Sherbrooke , Quebec -- Saturday,
June 2
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
-- Wednesday, June 6
For
frequently asked questions click here:
http://canadianantiquesroadshow.com/faq.htm
In
the meantime- there’s still lots of great new features on our web
site…
Check
out our new feature on restoration
& conservation found here:
http://www.canadianantiquesroadshow.com/bonus_conserve1.htm
Also
in this issue:
 Toby
Jugs by Janet Carlile ...Although
most Toby’s tend to be male, a female figure called Martha Gunn
appeared in the form of a Toby jug around 1810. Martha Gunn was a bathing
attendant who “tended” the Prince of Wales when he went bathing
in the sea off the Brighton coast...
<more>
And...
Every
once and a while we get questions and sometimes we get answers, too.
Question:
I have a musket, or muzzle loader as they were sometimes
called, that I inherited from my great grandfather. He had it in Newfoundland
in the first half of the 20th century. The moving parts of the gun are
seized and the gun overall is very dirty with some rust on it. I want
to get it restored as it is very sentimental but I also want to keep its
value to a maximum. Will bringing the gun to a gunsmith to get it cleaned
and restored diminish the value of it as a collector's item? Also, how
can I make sure that it stays in the best condition possible?
Answer:
Not having seen your grandfather's muzzle loader does limit me
in the amount of advise I can give. Certainly if it is in dreadful condition
then having it conserved will enhaunce its appearance and not harm its
value. If you find a gunsmith to work on the gun ensure they have experience
with antique firearms and obtain an estimate before they start , this
kind of thing can be very labour intensive. Once the gun has been restored
ensure that you store it in a dry place and give it an occasional wipe
over with light gun oil. - Ross Wilson
Question: I would like to know how clean and take
care of old coins without damaging them
I
bought at few coins with some resin glue stuck on the backs of then. Is
there any way of getting this glue off without damaging the coins.
Answer:
A quick answer is to avoid cleaning coins. It is better left
to a professional. Collectors prefer a “raw” coin uncleaned.
They actually love a nice “patina”, that bluish, yellow oxidation
that uncirculated coins acquire. However, there are things that the amateur
can do without harming a coin. Copper coins can be gently cleaned with
olive oil and a cue tip. Soap and water rarely damage a coin. Some collectors
use a mild acid dip, commercially produced, to bring a new coin back to
its original luster. Never use silvo, brasso or any commercial cleaners
on coins. That will likely ruin the coin as a collector’s piece.
Resin,
glue, gum or other sticky substances are a problem when deposited on coins.
One might try nail polish remover. It usually works with no damage to
the coin. -Geoff
Bell
And don't forget...
For
more answers to the most frequently asked questions check out http://www.canadianantiquesroadshow.com/faq.htm
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for a gift for someone special? Check out the Canadian
Antiques Roadshow store…we can ship anywhere! And gift wrap,
too!
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Antiques Roadshow,
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