Storing champagne bottles

I have had a question from our curator concerning the safe storage
of a full bottle of champagne among the collection.  Does anybody
have advice on how this can be safely done?  Obviously there are
concerns with the possibility of the cork popping.  Would horizontal
or vertical storage be preferred, or perhaps a safe box to contain
spillage?  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Carla Pike
Earthquake Recovery Project Conservator
Canterbury Museum
Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch 8013
New Zealand
+64 3 366 5000
Direct Dial 64 3 366 9429 ext 893
Fax: +64 3 366 5622


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