A curved piece of glass from a Victorian cabinet in our collection has been broken. The cabinet is an accessioned artefact and a display case for other important items. It has been suggested that as the cabinet will remain in a vulnerable position in a room used for events that the glass be replaced with safety glass. I am concerned that this will be much heavier than the original glass which was quite thin (approx. 1.5mm). Another suggestion was to cover the glass (including surviving original panes) with a protective film but I am not sure about the long term stability or reversibility of these films.
I would be interested in any suggestions on how to tackle this issue and in possible suppliers for the curved glass or a suitable film, (we are in London England). Also, the glass was held in place with what appears to be red bole rather than beading but I am wondering if it may be a putty mixed with a red pigment. Has anyone come across furniture glass being held in in this way and if so what was the material used. Sebastian Foxley Assistant Conservator Royal College of Surgeons 35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields London WC2A 3PE T: 020 7869 6581 E: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> W: www.rcseng.ac.uk<http://www.rcseng.ac.uk> Disclaimer This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
