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Metals
Useful Resources
- Caring for Metal Collections (SMC)
- Find out about relevant subject specialist networks in this field. There may be more than one network which is relevant to this subject, so this link takes you to the main networks page.
Contacts:
- Contact the Metals Group run by the Institute of Conservation (Icon)
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Arms & armour
- There are currently no resources for this section.
- Find out about Firearms and the Law
Coins and medals
- Labelling and Marking Museum Objects: Loose labels (MDA) offers advice on this method of labelling, suitable for small items such as coins.
Find out about the Treasure Act for Scotland and Northern Ireland on Collections Link.
Find out abot the Treasure Act as it applies in England and Wales
- Visit the Cultural Property Advice website for comprehensive advice on what constitutes treasure and how to deal with finds.
Silver and plate
- Go to Care and conservation of silver and plate (Icon) on Collections Link for basic guidance aimed at those caring for these objects.
Other metals
- Go to Care and conservation of architectural ironwork on Collections Link for basic guidance aimed at those caring for these objects.
- Go to architecture and built heritage page on Collections Link for up to date resources to do with architectural ironwork and leadwork.
Please note that these pages are under construction. If the section you are looking for hasn't yet been fully completed, please go to the Conserve Objects or Care for my Collection pages or use the search facility, as Collections Link already has a number of collection specific resources on offer. Alternatively please contact the Collections Link advice line on 0845 838 4000.
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