Hi,
Does anyone have any experience of using lasers to clean antique pewter? The Pewter Society in the UK is interested in new techniques for removing disfiguring corrosion layers from historically important antique pewter - current treatments tend to include chemical and/or mechanical methods which can result in loss of surface detail. I'm not aware of any research investigating laser removal but just wondered if anyone out there knows otherwise or has had a go? Any information would be gratefully received.
Many thanks,
Martin
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Martin Cooper
Head of Conservation Division
Lynton Lasers
Holmes Chapel
United Kingdom
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