How To Care For Antique Tortoise Shell

Shell injuries - practical guidelines for vets. It worked on the TV program and I promptly tried in on a very long necklace of tortoise shell beads that restringers had washed removing all the shine and leaving a very dull surface that.

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Visible injuries should be treated by a vet as soon as you can get to one but if you cant see anything in particular after a fall for example just keep a very close eye on the tortoise over the course of the proceeding few days.

How to care for antique tortoise shell. You can clean antique tortoise shell by brushing dust away with a soft brush. The antique expert explained that the problem was very easy to fix and she demonstrated by gently rubbing in a small amount of olive oil. Use a clean cloth and apply it to the wound maintaining pressure until help arrives.

Theres really nothing to care for about their shell except to keep excessive mud off in order for them to be able to a expose their shells to the suns rays. It is important to avoid rubbing hard enough to heat the surface or erase the character of the tortoiseshell. Polishing old dull tortoise shell.

To identify real tortoiseshell from material substitutes apply a hot pin to a hidden spot. Be sure youre getting in all the nooks and crannies. Be sure not to use too much water as these pieces should not be wet.

If the smell resulting from the hot pin smells similar to burned hair and a black spot develops the item is likely real tortoiseshell. Rub the conditioner onto the shell and allow it to penetrate for 30 minutes or for the time suggested on the container. Hinged tortoise card case circa 1870.

If the surface is rough Im not sure that any amount of oil will bring back the shine. Each antique tortoise shell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care often using bone tortoise shell and metal. However if the burning smells like plastic then it is not.

There are many kinds of the antique tortoise shell youre looking for from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. These lovely pieces would be at home in any collection of tortoise. It is widely available on the Internet.

Male collectors might prefer tortoise shell cigar or snuff boxes. Step 6 Buff off the conditioner with your polishing cloth using a rapid circular motion. Gently hold your tortoise in one hand and use your soft bristle brush to very gently scrub the tortoises shell.

Rather this methodology does harm the object as the tortoise shell becomes covered in a foreign object which can be difficult to remove. Make sure to apply the varnish or polyurethane in an area with good ventilation and let it dry per the manufacturers suggested time. In most cases the results are evident in a couple minutes of careful work on a very small area and a small object takes an hour to carefully hand polish more or less.

One area of shell to inspect frequently is just above the tail - especially if you have more than one tortoise. Antique English Victorian tortoise shell tea caddy. Tortoise shell is a material produced from the shells of.

House your tortoise outside in good weather and inside in bad and you should not go far wrong. General information Damage to the carapace is a quite frequent occurrence. A handsome English Georgian Tortoise shell tea caddy circa 1800.

Once it doesnt appear to be dry anymore you can give it a coat of paste wax wait 20 minutes and then buff it to a shine. To rehydrate your tortoiseshell objects rub with some lanolin which is a natural lubricant also known as wool grease. Do not hold the tortoise upside-down.

To keep the turtle or tortoise shell from flaking a part cover it with clear varnish or polyurethane on both the inside and outside to preserve it. Antique Chinese Lock Qing dynasty 18-19th Century 479 Soup Bowl Jar Hand Painted by Artist Zhou Xiao Shun Late Qing Dynasty 35600 Early Ming Chinese Antique Blue and White Porcelain Jar with Characters Reserved Price 42000. Antique tortoise shell inlay tea caddy.

Care of turtle shell Avoid storing tortoiseshell in conditions of excessive heat humidity or dryness. While a common method to restore dirty and dull turtoise shell objects is to cover it in shiny lacquer there is a clear disadvantage to this method as this is not a museum quality conservation. Photo by RJS Builders - Search dining room design ideas.

This will stress them out and possibly hurt them. Think of the shell as a fingernail and how buffing with a very mild abrasive can cause it to become smooth and shiny. For pieces that are dirty use a damp cotton ball.

That will destroy any natural oils still in the shell Ivan. Turtle shell objects should not be exposed to direct sunlight for any extended period as this can cause them to take on an unattractive greyish hue as the surface moisture dries out. Use a light veggiebased oil rub it lightly in to bring back the natural sheen of the shell - DONT wash it in soap or any detergent EVER.

Apply a light amount of turtle shell conditioner to a polishing cloth. Your tortoise needs to maintain its body temperature. Remember you should always bring your tortoise indoors at night due to the damp conditions caused by morning dew which can seriously damage your tortoises health.

Bath time is supposed to be relaxing and fun not scary. Most cases are relatively minor however. The verdict on whether or not putting oil on their shells does them any good or harm is always questionable.

Just rub it on wait a few minutes then wipe off the excess. If this is the case it will probably need polishing to bring back its luster. When youre browsing for the right antique tortoise shell those designed in Baroque Regency and Victorian.

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