Description
The ceramic is an early 19th century creamware plate with a plain rim. The object is broken into 30 pieces, though partially mended into four separate groupings. Each fragment is labelled with an identification number and each number is unique. The ceramic is dirty and broken with purple and black staining and discolouration throughout. There are missing fragments. The edges have small chips, cracks, missing glaze areas, and spalls. The purple stain has been identified by the client as fusarium mould. The adhesive previously used is unknown but likely a Poly (vinyl acetate) solution (PVAc). Fusarium mould is a biological hazard and the client wishes for this mould to be removed.

Treatment Summary

• Determined adhesive used by solvent testing

• Removal of identification numbers

• Removal of old adhesive, joins cleaned

• Mould Remediation (Fusarium mould killed)

• Reduced and/or removed staining, sherds cleaned

• Re-mended with suitable adhesive

• Reapplied identification numbers as per clients request