After stripping, the first step was to put the detached pendant back in place. Fortunately, not too much material was lost, and so the piece fit back rather neatly. You can also see some of the water gilt areas, particularly on the crest, have come back to life, and will need little further attention.
Now I could spend time removing paint-removal crud from the crevices with picks and scalpels, and further assess any damages.
Some missing pieces and gaps will be replaced or filled. Some damages due to the nature of a composite, oval object, with years of expansion, contraction and warping will remain.
Since there was a spate of snowy and very rainy weather this week, I have to take a break from this and mop up the cellar. More posts to come, however, as work progresses.
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