In a message dated 8/10/2007 12:03:53 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
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http://archaeoseek.ning.com/forum/topic/show?id=578807%3ATopic%3A8609



Carol,
 
Some of the first set of items appear similar to cruet and spice dispenser  
tops. The other items need to be clearned of corrosion and compared to kitchen  
furnishings in an attempt to identify form and function. Have you considered  
distilled water baths and running low electrical current to reverse the  
corrosion of the metals? 
 
I am still bothered by the statement that the San Diego Archaeological  
Center will not accept ferrous metal objects in the curation of the collection.  
Clearly, there are circumstances when collections represent truly important  
historical sites and the metal artifacts require long-term curation. 
 
Ron May
Legacy 106, Inc.



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