Useful information
What to prepare for your enquiry
Photographs, provenance information, accompanying documents and case materials.
For the first enquiry
- Overall photographs of the object and close-ups of significant features.
- Information on the location, time and circumstances of discovery or receipt.
- A description of packaging, labelling, seals and storage conditions.
- Records, reports and permits where required.
- The previous opinion with all appendices — for a review.
- The questions posed and information on deadlines.
Before transferring the physical object
Agree on the possibility of acceptance, safety, condition, packaging and delivery. Do not break seals or alter the object unnecessarily. Send only necessary personal data, redacting excessive information about other people.
Discuss examination of the object
Describe the task and questions that need to be answered. Provide contact details for a reply; the terms of the particular service are agreed separately.