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We offer a service tailored to the needs of the client and within the guidelines of the conservation profession. That is, we will only undertake work that is necessary to preserve and restore objects and will not ‘over restore’ items, or compromise their historic nature. Our portfolio of successfully treated objects includes:

• Archaeological and decorative ceramics and pottery
• Wooden statues
• Furniture and ecclesiastical objects
• Gilded and polychrome frames
• Objects of mixed media.

We offer a full range of conservation treatments such as cleaning and repair and can also accurately replicate missing parts or, if necessary, entire objects.

We are currently using Rapid Prototype Technology in conjunction with Laser Scanning Apparatus to produce accurate facsimile copies of fragile objects. This technology can also be utilised to record objects, compensate for losses and fabricate complete items. Research is also being undertaken to produce custom made packaging and display stands for fragile objects and for the replication of objects located in situ.

Services

• Historic Paint Analysis
  • Architectural Paint Research
  • Paint Analysis Methodology
  • Paint Colour Matching
  • Replicating Paints
• Materials Analysis
• Architectural Ceramics & Tiles
• Conserving Wallpapers
  • Replicating Old Wallpapers
• Stone Monuments & Artifacts
• Metals
• Wooden Artifacts
• Decorative Surfaces
  • Gilding
  • Painted Surfaces
• Historic Objects Conservation
• Replicating Objects
• Collections Management
  • Disaster Management
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Pest Management
• Condition Surveys
  • Collection Surveys & Recording
  • Historic Building Surveys
• Project Management
• Textile Conservation