How to Safely Pack & Transport Ceramics, Sculptures & Decorative Objects
Whether you are moving home, transporting a recent purchase, or sending a...
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Ceramics
Charger plates: the history and restoration of antique tableware
Fine dining often calls for a luxurious table setting. One of the...
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Sipping in style: tea caddy restoration, history and preservation
In the mid 17th century, tea drinking was popularised in England by...
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Valuable vessels: the history, value and restoration of ceramic vases
Whether it is made of fine porcelain or rough terracotta, a vase...
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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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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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Conservation curiosities: the jardinière
Welcome back to our conservation curiosities series where we look into some...
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Marble marvels: the care and restoration of marble sculptures
As one of the earliest mediums in western art history, marble has...
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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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Welcome to New Canton: the history and restoration of Bow PorcelainÂ
Tied with Chelsea as the first porcelain factory in England, Bow was...
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Jasperware, creamware and black basalt: protecting Wedgwood ceramics
The story of Wedgwood is not only one of great creative influence,...
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Identifying Wedgwood: maker’s marks and dates
Wedgwood has been one of the most influential and popular ceramic brands...
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Fanciful figurines: from Meissen to Lladró
Sculpting the human form in a diminutive size is one of the...
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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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Restoration Stories: a Kähler Keramik collection
From walls filled with oil paintings to cabinets full of porcelain, many...
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Alabaster effigies: the restoration and care of gypsum sculptures
Due to its easily sculpted and versatile nature, alabaster has been used...
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Is it Ming? The value, care and restoration of Chinese porcelain
Some of the most valuable antiques in the world are made of...
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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 statuesÂ
The collection of artwork housed by a church, abbey or cathedral can...
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Restoration stories: damaged in a zeppelin raid
Priceless memories are often found embedded in the brushstrokes of a painting,...
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