The volume contains eighteenth-century letters from the family of George Browne, who was the owner of the National Trust property, Townend, in the Lake District. The letters outline personal correspondence between a father and son, and are bound together. The binding was most likely made by George Browne himself. The aims of the project were to stabilise the letters, repair damage and reduce their vulnerability to further deterioration, loss or theft. Before they were rebound, the letters were digitised in the workshop to make them accessible online. They were also required to be robust and presentable for safe handling by invigilated researchers, display and loan. The conservation approach developed sought to preserve original binding format where possible, keeping evidence of earlier bindings and arrangements being as reversible as possible. The process was filmed by the BBC and will feature in a future National Trust programme.

Cleaning a portrait on panel that may be linked to Rembrandt's workshop.

Port Sunlight Village Trust, who care for the unique village founded by ‘Soap King’ William Hesketh Lever in 1888, have used Antique Bronze for several years for advice and guidance on the conservation of their marvellous public sculpture. In 2023, we supported them by providing advice on the conservation of their incredible war memorial. This work included conservation assessments and reports, method statements, project management advice, analysis work, advice on materials,  ethical considerations and historic research.

Alexander of Tunis, a senior and highly decorated British Army officer who served in both of the World Wars and who became Governor General of Canada and the first Lord Lieutenant of Greater London in 1965, has a magnificent monument by the incredible sculptor, Alec Butler, at Wellington Barracks in London. The statue has suffered from a harsh urban environment and had corroded uniformly. We undertook a full restoration of the monument to return the sculpture to as close a representation of the original finish as possible. This project involved research of the original finish, contact and communication with the sculptor, DOFF cleaning, corrosion removal and treatment, repatination and hot waxing. 

By Hernandez Monjo (1862-1937) Early 20th century Oil on canvas

Artist unknown Circa 1750 Oil on canvas

By Tony Radclyffe 1960's Media unknown - possibly gouache on board

Artist unknown Mid 20th Century Oil on canvas

Following feedback from the Dynamic Object Group AGM, we decided to hold quarterly Informal lunchtime discussion events. Discussion topic; what’s on your bench, what’s on your mind? These events are an opportunity to say ‘hi’ and informally discuss practice, share thoughts and experiences, challenges and successes of the conservation of dynamic objects and the dynamic nature of objects. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. The subjects raised will help inform future more formal events.

Conservation of five early 18th century Mexican Casta paintings belonging to Leicester Museum and Art Gallery.