Thread: Do Rules for Other Antiques Apply to Eshers?

There have been many posts regarding thing people try to refix and seal their escher labels with. i.e. Krylon, urathane, nail polish etc. Though it may not apply to this crowd in particular, this does in my mind lower the value of the stone in that it now has a new finish and most importantly a repair or modification that is not reversable.

In light of my own instincts, I reglued the label on my escher with hide glue which would have been correct for that period of manufacture looks and feels like original. There could have been others like caesin for example. Seems like not too many around here feel this way from the modern materials they are putting on there labels and that is fine for some folk, but how many collectors would pay full price for any antique tool, gun or furniture that has been refinished?

If anyone has tried period correct methods for reglueing or sealing it would be good to hear what has worked for you.

Just food for thought.