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1. 

   Historic Paint Analysis

   Microscopic analysis to identify age and ingredients of paint, reveal schemes, formulations, colours and decorative history for accurate conservation.

2. 

   Materials Analysis

   Scanning Electron Microscopy or Disaggregation Analysis to determine components of existing lime based renders and plasters, to create replacement mortars for conservation.

3. 

   Architectural Ceramics & Tiles

   Conservation, replacement and repair of architectural ceramic materials including terracotta, Coade Stone, faience and tiles; from medieval to 20th century, in interior or exterior locations.

4. 

   Conserving Wallpapers

   We aim to preserve historic wallpapers in situ where possible. This may involve, cleaning and repairing, strengthening flaking pigments and papers to reintroducing missing detail if appropriate.

5. 

   Stone Monuments & Artifacts

   Condition surveys of stone elements, treatment plans and conservation works for all stone or mineral substrates including painted, poly-chromed, or gilded stone surfaces.

6. 

   Metals

   Condition surveys including paint analysis followed by cleaning and anti corrosion measures, stabilisation, fabrication or re-casting of replacement parts and application of protective coatings.

7. 

   Wooden Artifacts

   Conservation of wood may require appropriate pest eradication, consolidation, cleaning and repair. Re-gilding or repainting and application of protective coatings is also available.

8. 

   Decorative Surfaces

   Stabilising and cleaning historic finishes; consolidating, repairing and repainting missing decoration to match with surviving material. Re-instating lost elements of design and decoration.

9. 

   Historic Objects Conservation

   We conserve all types of items from decorative arts and ethnographic objects to natural history, organic and inorganic pieces. A bespoke, highly specialised and renowned service.

10. 

    Replicating Objects

    The ability to replicate historic objects three dimensionally, without contact, using a surrogate material.

11. 

    Collections Management

    Conservation and management programs for all types and sizes of historic collections in the UK and Europe, including preventive conservation strategies to reduce the potential for damage.

12. 

    Condition Surveys

    Assesses the overall condition of the historic building and/or collection and makes general recommendations on actions that should be taken to conserve and maintain the different problems highlighted.

13. 

    Project Management

14. 

    Textile Conservation