Restoration Vs Conservation
Conservation presents as being a minimalist
approach biased towards museum standards.
Conservation work is not excessively disguised in
terms of artwork. A minimalist approach is pursued
with regard to materials and procedures all of which
are non invasive and reversible.
Restoration presents as being a repair in the “ fullest
“ sense where all and any procedures are disguised
to the greatest degree. The restored item is
returned in as near perfect original condition as
possible constituting an invisible repair. Again, all
materials are careful selected for their longevity and
reversibility. This is by far the preferred option
among our regular client base.
FAQs
Damaged items do not have to be of monetary
value. Often we work on items which have great
sentimental value.
Restoration work is time consuming. We work to a
rota; each commission receives a job number and
we work through sequentially. The cycle usually
takes no longer than 12 weeks, often less. It is
always worth asking the status of the current
workload. Remember a busy studio is a professional
one!
All items receive the personal attention of the
Master Restorer. All items receive the same highly
detailed level of attention within our professional
studio.
We advise clients to extend their household
insurance to cover items whilst in transit to and
from the studio and also whilst in our custody.
Quotations can only be presented after sight of the
damaged item. However, it is possible to give an
initial approximate quote from sight of photographs
(via the e-mail).
Please see our web site events page for details of
our trade stands at Antique Fairs.
Please do not visit our studio without a prior
appointment as we do not have regularised hours of
business.
Please feel free to telephone us to discuss your
damaged items without obligation.
We often restore items other than porcelain,
pottery, ceramic, resin, ivory, papier mache, marble,
etc. Please call us to discuss your requirements.
We are happy to work with clients’ insurance
companies.
We can provide full written quotations detailing
proposed work and terms of trade.
No responsibility can be taken for loss or damage to
items whilst in transit to or from our studio. Please
collect items personally or make sure that you
adequately insure them.
Restored items are perfect for display but it is not
recommended they are used as tableware.
Exposure to excessive heat can have adverse
effects.