Object ObjectIdentity Number SOTLS : 1998.226 Identification ObjectName Keyword cycle System Herts ObjectName Keyword bicycle BriefDescription Late 19th century bicycle; metal frame with with a wooden seat and brake on the rear wheel. The wheels are wooden with iron tyres, rather like a those of horse drawn vehicles. Description Inscription Material Part Keyword iron Keyword wood Keyword brass Measurement Part overall (approx) Dimension length Reading 153cm Measurement Part overall (approx) Dimension height Reading 125.5cm Measurement Part overall (handlebars approx) Dimension width Reading 71.2cm Measurement Part seat Dimension length Reading 35.6cm Measurement Part seat (max) Dimension width Reading 21.9cm Measurement Part pedals (approx) Dimension width Reading 56.5cm Measurement Part front wheel Dimension diameter Reading cm Measurement Part back wheel Dimension diameter Reading cm Measurement Part frame Dimension length Reading cm Measurement Part Dimension Reading Completeness complete Production Method handbuilt Person Role by PersonName Teare Period 19th century Reproduction Result digital image Filename DF010004_a-lr.jpg Filename DF010004_b-lr.jpg Filename DF010004_c-lr.jpg Filename DF010004_d-lr.jpg Filename DF010004_e-lr.jpg Filename DF010004_f-lr.jpg Filename DF010004_g-lr.jpg Filename DF010004_h-lr.jpg Filename DF010004_i-lr.jpg Filename DF010004_j-lr.jpg Filename DF010004_k-lr.jpg Filename DF010004_l-lr.jpg Filename DF010004_m-lr.jpg SummaryText after conservation Reproduction Result digital image Filename DF010002_c-lr.jpg Filename DF010002_d-lr.jpg Filename DF010002_e-lr.jpg Filename DF010002_f-lr.jpg Filename DF010002_g-lr.jpg SummaryText before conservation ConditionCheck Part Reason display Condition good Keyword slightly corroded Keyword tarnished Keyword lost material Keyword surface dirt Keyword worn Stability stable SummaryText Overall in good condition, the cord that runs from the brake on the back wheel to the handlebars has snapped in two but is present. There are areas of chipped paint and the copper alloy has possible been polished frequently although it is now tarnished and marked. There is a thin black line at the bottom of the brass ? that has been partially polished away. There was polish residue around the base of this and possibly spilt down the front of the bicycle (white residue that had travelled down onto front wheel hub). The wheels had some general dirt but nothing suggesting use outside. The wooden saddle is worn. Authority Initials kjb Date 29.11.2018 Conservation Reason display Part iron wheel hub Material Part wheel Keyword white spirit Keyword nylon abrasive pad Material Part brass head tube Keyword pinvice Keyword scalpel Keyword IMS Material Part frame Keyword stiff hair brush Material Part iron wheel hub Keyword microcrystalline wax Method cleaned mechanically Method coated Note wheel SummaryText Unlike the frame, the wheels are not painted, the hubs are iron. Initially, it appeared that apart from some overlying light dirt and corrosion the wheels were bare. Once they were cleaned with a nylon scourer and white spirit, it appeared that they may have been coated; the residue from the cleaning did not suggest the presence of paint as there was no pigment present, but the fact that they needed to be cleaned and rinsed several times suggested that perhaps some form of coating (not wax) had been applied previously. We are unable to say when this might have been; i.e. original or added after entering the collection). Only the front wheel was cleaned in this way. This has now been coated with microcrystalline was (with black grating polish) and then buffed to protect the metal. The back wheel has been brushed with a stiff brush to remove the dirt and debris (probably from the previous display). SummaryText As much polish residue was removed mechanically with a pin and scalpel from the brass 'head tube' before the remaining residue was reduced using cotton wool swabs dampened with IMS. Where residue had travelled down the frame and wheel, as much as possible was removed with a stiff hair brush before selected areas (thickest residue) were swabbed with IMS. SummaryText Frame brushed to remove superficial dirt and polish residue. Authority Initials kjb Date 29.11.2018 ObjectRequirements Handling handle with two hands, supporting and moving by gripping the metal frame EnvironmentalFactor stable environment Display on stand or hooks padded to prevent scratching Authority Initials kjb Date 29.11.2018 Object ObjectIdentity Number SOTLS : 2007.229 Identification ObjectName Keyword plaque System Herts ObjectName Keyword wooden plaque BriefDescription Shield-shaped wooden plaque with an additional metal plaque attached to it, commemorating the donation of a bed to a hospital at Etaples in 1915 by the borough of Southampton. Metal plaque underneath details the shield's significance. Description Inscription Method inscribed Position centre Transcription ST AMBULANCE BRIGADE HOSPITAL/ SOUTHAMPTON/ BED/ DONORS THE BOROUGH OF SOUTHAMPTON/ ETAPLES/ 1915 Inscription Method inscribed Position bottom centre Transcription THIS TABLET SURVIVED THREE AIR RAIDS MADE BY THE GERMANS ON THE HOSPITAL AT ETAPLES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 19. Material Part metal Keyword wood Measurement Part overall Dimension height Reading Measurement Part overall Dimension width Reading Measurement Part overall Dimension depth Reading Measurement Part plaque (max) Dimension height Reading Measurement Part plaque (max) Dimension width Reading Completeness complete Production Method assembled Date 1915 Period 20th century, early Reproduction Result digital image from camera Filename 2007_229_a_at.jpg Filename 2007_229_b_at.jpg Filename 2007_229_c_at.jpg Filename 2007_229_d_at.jpg Filename 2007_229_e_at.jpg Filename 2007_229_f_at.jpg Filename 2007_229_g_at.jpg Filename 2007_229_h_at.jpg Filename 2007_229_i_at.jpg Filename 2007_229_j_at.jpg Filename 2007_229_k_at.jpg Filename 2007_229_l_at.jpg Filename 2007_229_m_at.jpg Filename 2007_229_n_at.jpg SummaryText after conservation Reproduction Result digital image from camera Filename 2007_229_n_dt.jpg Filename 2007_229_b_bt.jpg SummaryText detail during conservation Reproduction Result digital image from camera Filename 2007_229_a_bt.jpg Filename 2007_229_b_bt.jpg Filename 2007_229_c_bt.jpg Filename 2007_229_d_bt.jpg Filename 2007_229_e_bt.jpg Filename 2007_229_f_bt.jpg Filename 2007_229_g_bt.jpg Filename 2007_229_h_bt.jpg Filename 2007_229_i_bt.jpg Filename 2007_229_j_bt.jpg Filename 2007_229_k_bt.jpg Filename 2007_229_l_bt.jpg Filename 2007_229_m_bt.jpg Filename 2007_229_n_bt.jpg SummaryText before conservation ConditionCheck Part whole Reason display Condition Keyword ingrained dirt Keyword lost material Note paint Keyword water damage Note wood Keyword slightly corroded Note plate Keyword historic repair TEXT_NODE fair Stability stable SummaryText The plaque was covered in a layer of black surface dirt, suggesting it had been displayed outside or had been in an area with urban pollution. Beneath the dirt there were areas of water damage, particularly to the varnish used on the wooden plaque, causing the varnish to bloom, and the dull red brown corrosion (copper II oxide) on the the brass plate. Some damage is very recent, the underlying metal is bright, not tarnished but there are others areas of much older damage. The gold metallic edging of the plaque is crazed and shows most significant loss. Dirt, degraded paint or corroded metal has resulted in dark specks in some areas where there should be paint.The points of the plaque have been screwed in place and this has resulted in some distortion. There have been attempts to improve the appearance of the plaque previously, over painting areas of loss. Authority Initials kjb Date 1.8.2014 Conservation Type display Part plaque, shield Method cleaned mechanically SummaryText Overlying layer of thick surface dirt removed with cotton wool swabs dampened with deionised water and a small amount of detergent. Authority Initials kjb Date 1.8.2014 ObjectRequirements EnvironmentalFactor stable environment LightLevel ObjectPacking corrugated polypropylene twin walled box with Pastazote / Ethafoam for support Handling handle with care, the plaque sits proud of the shield and has been distorted previously Authority Initials kjb Date 18.8.2014 Object ObjectIdentity Number SOTLS : A1992.75.653 Identification ObjectName Keyword ring System CT arch ObjectName Keyword finger ring BriefDescription Mercury gilded brass finger ring, circular in section with an un-tapering loop welded to the back of the bezel. The bezel is lozenge shaped bezel with a knop at each point. On the bezel a cip carved open circle within an open star. Twisted wire S-scrolls in the fields, And a plain wire border. The back is unornamented. Description Material Part surface Keyword gold Material Keyword copper alloy Measurement Part Loop Dimension height Reading 3mm Measurement Part Loop Dimension diameter Reading 27mm Measurement Part Bezel Dimension height Reading 3mm Measurement Part Bezel Dimension width Reading 29mm Measurement Part Bezel Dimension length Reading 42mm Completeness Production Method Period Middle Saxon Reproduction Filename A1992_75_653.jpg SummaryText Reproduction Filename A1992_75_653_aa.jpg Filename A1992_75_653_ba.jpg Filename A1992_75_653_ca.jpg Filename A1992_75_653_da.jpg SummaryText Reproduction Filename A1992_75_653_bc.jpg SummaryText Reproduction Result digital image Filename A1992_75_653_a.jpg Filename A1992_75_653_b.jpg Reproduction Filename A1992_75_653P.jpg SummaryText Reproduction Result SummaryText after conservation ReproductionNumber RA37C-31 ReproductionNumber RA37C-30 ReproductionNumber BWP : ST7-30 ReproductionNumber BWP : ST7-29 ReproductionNumber BWP : ST7-28 ReproductionNumber BWP : ST7-27 Reproduction Result colour print SummaryText before conservation ReproductionNumber 6556 ReproductionNumber 6559 ConditionCheck Reason display Condition Keyword corroded Keyword brittle Keyword broken Keyword lost material Stability stable SummaryText ring is brittle and has broken. Authority Initials kjb Date 2015 Conservation ConservationNumber WILTM CD : X830167 Date 22.7.1983 Evidence Reason Method x-ray flourescence Result As, Sn, Pb SummaryText Arsenic, tin and lead present ObjectRequirements EnvironmentalFactor Object ObjectIdentity Number SOTLS : A1992.78.894 Identification ObjectName Keyword comb System CT arch ObjectName Keyword double sided comb BriefDescription Double sided composite comb; tooth density of 5 per cm and length 1.3cm. Mostly Complete: 3 Loose Frags, 2 Connecting Plate Frags & Tooth Segment Frag. Description Material Keyword bone Measurement Dimension width Reading 42mm Measurement Dimension length Reading 214mm Measurement Dimension depth Reading 11mm Completeness complete Production Method Period Middle Saxon Reproduction Result digital image Filename A1992_78_894.jpg Filename A1992_78_894_aa.jpg Filename A1992_78_894_ab.jpg Filename A1992_78_894_ac.jpg Filename A1992_78_894_ad.jpg Reproduction Result digital image Filename A1992_78_894_a.jpg Filename A1992_78_894_b.jpg Filename A1992_78_894_c.jpg Reproduction Result Filename A1992_78_894P.jpg SummaryText ConditionCheck Reason display Condition fair Keyword fragile Keyword cracked Keyword broken Keyword lost material Keyword stained Stability stable SummaryText Authority Initials kjb Date 29.6.2015 Conservation Reason Method joined Method cleaned mechanically Material Keyword HMG adhesive Keyword distilled water SummaryText Overlying soil removed mechanically with distilled water and joined with HMG adhesive (cellulose nitrate). ConservationNumber SOU 155 ConservationNumber SOU 2027 Date 1983 ObjectRequirements EnvironmentalFactor stable environment, relative humidity 55% +/- 5% Handling very fragile - handle with two hands at all times Display fully support body along entire length ObjectPacking Stewart box with Plastazote foam cut to size on an archival cardboard tray. The Plastazote surround is pinned in place and should be unpinned and removed to access the comb. The tray itself should be lifted out of the box with the unbleached cotton tape. Authority Initials kjb Date 29.6.2015 Object ObjectIdentity Number SOTLS : A2000.84.453 Identification ObjectName Keyword cup System CT arch ObjectName Keyword pedestal cup BriefDescription Wide shallow pedestal cup with ribs running from the foot and part of the way up the body to a thick blue line of enamel. The rim is gently fluted and curves out slightly. The foot has deep ribs with a thick blue line of enamel around the edge. the handle is in blue glass with traces of gold. Description Material Keyword glass Measurement Dimension height Reading 111mm Measurement Dimension width Reading 120mm Completeness incomplete (full profile) Production Method blown Period Reproduction Result digital image Filename A2000_84_453.jpg Filename A2000_84_453_a.jpg Filename A2000_84_453_b.jpg Filename A2000_84_453_c.jpg Filename A2000_84_453_d.jpg Reproduction Result digital image Filename G314.jpg Reproduction Result digital image Filename A2000_84_450-453.jpg ConditionCheck Reason loan Condition good Keyword fragile Keyword weathered Keyword irridescence Keyword lost material Stability stable SummaryText The glass has very little weathering, most is around the rim but much of the gold has been lost. The mismatch of the forma to the shape of the glass makes this very vulnerable to joins failing. Authority Initials kjb Date 11.2011 Conservation Reason display Type display Material Paraloid B72 Method joined SummaryText The adhesive from the conservation of the 1980s had begun to fail. Adhesive was removed with cotton wool swabs dampened with acetone. Sherds were re-joined with Paraloid B72 (30% in acetone (w/v)) applied by brush. Authority Initials kjb Date 2.2012 Conservation Reason Type display Method joined SummaryText A forma has been been created from glass to support the cup but the shape of this does not match the original. ObjectRequirements EnvironmentalFactor stable environment particularly relative humidity, rh must not exceed 45% ObjectPacking The cup is packed upside down in a corrugated twin wall polypropylene tray with unbleached cotton tape handles. The crisp acid free tissue puffs should be removed first then then soft interleaving acid free tissue covering the cup removed.The cup shold be lifted out the the box in its tray by the tape handles and the Plastazote foam carefully removed from around the glass. Handling handle with great care using both hands to support the glass at all times, preferably using the forma to take the pressure as the glass is very vulnerable; there are numerous breaks that have been joined but the adhesive may fail if any force or stress is exerted on the glass SummaryText although the glass is chemically quite stable it is very vulnerable physically, edges of sherds are easily caught and damaged - nitrile gloves should be worn for handling but clean dry hands with no jewellery, watches etc are preferred to textile gloves that may catch the glass Authority Initials kjb Date 3.11.2014