Very nice Ring,not to change subjects but I didn't know where best to post this,Today and for the last couple days I found what appears to be old stamps and coins and possible leather documents along with ornate trunk locks and hardware in the Oregon mountains.the china,glassware,and square nails and "SAFE" lock date it from around 1900 but the china dating seems to vary greatly.Im currently researching styles and makers marks but they are at least back to Qing and possibly Ming Dyn.all the way to Early 1900 England Holland.So it appears to be a previous collection.But my question is...How is it best to preserve the Artifacts(Especially whats left of the paper stamps and the leather doc. or painting)I know with Water discoveries they freeze them in ice and get them to an expert,Is this best? or is it better to freeze them as they are or not freeze them at all?,but I fear they would instantly turn to dust! And there are STACKS of stamps! And then there are brass and Iron ornate locks,Very deteriorated silver and copper coins and silver plated spoons and plates and possible miniature Gilt Iron carousel or clock?Anyway....I need help preserving these things or storing them safely until I can get them to someone who "Knows"....Then we can all look at them and see what they are exactly!! ? ?Thanx-DFwoodworker40 said:Today I took my new detector out for the first time, only had two hours. Found a Sterling Silver ring, and 48 cents.
