19th century tavern sign

I have been given a 19th century wooden tavern sign needing to be
cleaned and consolidated. There is a layer of original oil paint on
the surface which needs some consolidation and some metal elements
that are rusted. Because the sign will be re-hung outside, I would
like advice on what type of varnish should be applied which will
hold up and as well as, be reversible.

Liz Kolligs


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                  Conservation DistList Instance 20:19
                  Distributed: Monday, October 9, 2006
                       Message Id: cdl-20-19-021
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