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Inside an Eggshell: The Conservation of an Extraordinary Miniature

A small, ornate egg, gilded, pearl-trimmed and finely detailed, arrived in our...

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Antique Tapestries: Craftsmanship & Care

Long before paintings filled palace galleries, tapestries were among the most prestigious...

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Saintly Vessels, Holy Relics: The Care & Restoration of Reliquaries

Holy relics are far more than treasured possessions; for worshippers, they offer...

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Pokémon Card Conservation: Understanding Risks & Preservation

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) has grown from a popular pastime...

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A Study in Mortality: Restoration of a Bone Figurine

It began with an enquiry about a small but remarkable skeleton sculpture....

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Diorama Restoration: Preserving an Architectural Model for South Essex Council

At Fine Art Restoration Company, we often work on unusual and historically...

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Tortoiseshell Antiques: History, Care & Restoration

History is full of unusual and often controversial materials. Tortoiseshell is one...

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Arsenic Animals: Is My Taxidermy Toxic?

The past was toxic. Before the days of health and safety, many...

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Treasured playmates: the history, care and restoration of soft toys

The sentimental nature of childhood heirlooms makes them a popular guest in...

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Romanov opulence: the history, value and restoration of Fabergé Eggs

Some of the most unusual items to enter our conservation studio are...

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Icon panels: preserving and restoring traditional orthodox art

In terms of art history, panels are often significantly antique - this...

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Documenting D-Day: preserving Second World War artefacts 

Thursday 6th June 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of Allied Forces conducting...

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Iridescent artefacts: preserving Syrian Glass for The Paisley Museum & Art Gallery

Museum collections often require the attention of a conservator, whether this is...

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Doll restoration: the history and preservation of childhood companions

Every generation has been influenced by the unique toys and games of...

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Circular art: framing tondo paintings

Paintings that have been composed on a round surface may be referred...

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Antique enamelware: caring for enamel porcelain, miniatures and more

Enamelling is an appealing feature of decorative ceramics, trinkets and snuff boxes,...

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Mother of Pearl: the history and restoration of iridescent decoration

One of the most admired decorative materials in the world is nacre,...

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Conservation curiosities: Japanese netsuke

Welcome to our conservation curiosity series, this week we are looking into...

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Holy sculptures: the restoration and care of Christian statues 

The collection of artwork housed by a church, abbey or cathedral can...

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Conservation curiosities: snuff box art

Our conservation curiosities series will give you a quick insight into some...

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