How To Care For Antique Bronze. The long term preservation of historic artifacts requires attention to the use of proper storage display and conservation techniques as well as careful handling. The tarnish is a greenish layer of copper oxide formed when bronze comes into contact with oxygen and is called patina.
Caring for Bronze Antiques The dark or greenish brown patina that forms on bronze is highly desirable and should be preserved. The oils on your fingers can leave permanent stains. Some good advice on caring for an antique sculpture and maintaining the surface or the patina of sculptures and statues of stone bronze spelter or lead.
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Never touch antique bronze or copper without washing your hands first. Durable design combine innovative function with a look that easily coordinates with the style of your bath. Use soapy water to clean antique bronze items that have visible surface dirt beyond just dust. I read and was told several times that the best cleaner is just a little mild soap like Ivory liquid dishwashing soap and water.