Antique Basket Care

Basket Care And Maintenance Guidelines for displaying handling moving packing storing and caring for the antique baskets in your collection.

Antique basket care. Blot up spills immediately. To remove stains mix a tablespoon of mild alkaline-based liquid dish soap in a gallon of tepid water and wipe the basket again going with the weave. For the care of fishskin grips I recommend a little baby oil to allow the material to breathe again.

Its best to handle your baskets with clean hands. Dust regularly using a lint free cloth. Handle Baskets with Care.

Regular inspection of leather fittings should also be done in conjunction with the inspection of the metal parts. If the basket becomes. Basket Conservation at Arizona State Museum.

First apply an even coat of our Light Priory Finishing wax using a soft cotton cloth over the whole piece of leather. Leather on antique furniture must be kept original and preserved. To clean the basket gently clean as much dirt as possible off first brushing with a soft bristled brush.

The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works AIC offers tips on how to care for treasures in your collections including basketry. Todays Quick Tip is a 2 for 1 where Im showing the easiest methods for cleaning wicker and keeping all of your baskets dust free on a daily basis. Its worthy to note that not all antique furniture has significant monetary artistic or historical value.

Body oils can damage the baskets as can high humidity by causing stains mold and mildew. Most Collectible Baskets are Antique Circa 1880-1930. Washing baskets is in most cases not a recommended approach to cleaning.