Renaissance wax polish was originally formulated in the British Museum research laboratories in the early 1950’s, in response to a discussion amongst museum technicians at an international conference on fine-art conservation.
In accelerated ageing tests, the British Museum scientist found that all current commercial waxes based on the usual natural waxes (beeswax and carnauba wax) contained acids which, in time, could spoil original finishes on national historic collections of furniture. He rejected them all and investigated the new so-called ‘fossil’ or microcrystalline waxes being refined out of crude oil. With their distinct characteristics depending on their geographical origins, the new ‘man-made’ waxes could be accurately blended to meet the needs of many industries, from cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to heavy engineering. Thus, the waxes combined Nature’s best qualities with the advantages of modern technology.
The blend which emerged from that research was ‘designed’ for long term protection of all classes of museum exhibits. At last museum technicians and others caring for important collections could use wax polish that neither caused future conservation problems nor detracted from the intrinsic values of their treasures.
The standard size can is aimed at the general market / for use in the home.
Stuart Quayle (verified owner) –
I deal in antique arms and armour (www.artandarms.co.uk) and Renaissance Micro-Crystalline Wax is the only Polish I will let near my collection. It does not have any adverse effect on very old wood and metal and brings the surface up beautifully. I won’t use any other product.
PeterRigby (verified owner) –
Not the first time I have bought this wax and it won’t be the last. It is WONDERFUL! I love the way it prevents any wood damage due to water spills, tea, coffee, etc. It has also protected my french polished wooden doors from fading even slightly for many years now. There is nothing to compare with this product.
ZoeSchieppatiEmery (verified owner) –
Excellent product as usual, good speedy service
CliveFarahar (verified owner) –
First Class and lasts a long time.
DDaltonLeggett (verified owner) –
An excellent product.
Good service with relatively quick delivery.
JLNorman (verified owner) –
Excellent products and service
AlanGibb (verified owner) –
Renaissance wax, great stuff I used this on an old side board after giving it a good scrub to remove all the years of grime, it really brought it back to life and showed up the grain in the wood beautifuly