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Collectors often want their ancient beads to be clean and
in perfect condition. But, washing and repairing ancient beads
may be a mistake because it makes old beads look new. The Warring States bead on the right in Floor's post appears to be new also. But it is not a new bead. The problem is: Inexperienced AND advanced collectors become suspicious that excellent antique examples may be copies when old beads have little or no patina. Just Fred All rights reserved by Bead Collector Network and its users |
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