Hello, I have several pieces of ivory which need to be
restored and I would appreciate any advice anyone can offer.
Several of the pieces have stains (origin unknown),
another piece has been chewed by rodents (should I use filler? What
type?; one piece has been split (is it possible to repair this? What
adhesive is appropriate?); the patina is gone; and two pieces are badly
stained by tobacco smoke.
So far, in the few readings I have managed to find, I
have been advised to use Ivory detergent and Q-tips and never to use bleach.
Thank you in advance,
Lynn Wageler