Tin solders long-term storage question (1 Viewer)

[wolfv]

I have inherited a collection of tin solders. Manufactured in 1882 Europe, my Austrian great grand father (born 1879) played with them when he was a boy. I plan on keeping them in the family. They are currently packed in wood shavings and old tissue, some in their original wooden boxes (see pictures below). I guess the wood shavings are low ph (acid).

I have sheets of buffered tissue from TalasOnline.com archival supply. The tissue is acid and lignin free, has a pH 9-10, and buffered with approximately 3% calcium carbonate. 9lb, (24g/m2).

What packing is best for tin and paint? What is the best material for long-term storage?

I don’t know much about tin soldiers. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

 

[kilted vampire]

Seems like you are doing the right thing. They have survived all this time. Any reason to suspect they are having any trouble? What a wonderful iheritance btw. One thing never ever store in attic. Always store in cool dry place.