Condition Assessments

Treatment Plans & Estimates

  • •Assessments can be carried out either in the studio or on site.
  • •Each object is discussed in detail with the client and guidance is offered as to the appropriate conservation procedure.
  • •Items from family collections that are personal and sentimental receive the same care and consideration as objects from museums or heritage collections.
  • •Full condition reports are written up including a treatment plan and an estimate of costs. When relevant, we offer different options for treatment, which gives the client a choice depending on their budget.
  • •Work is charged out by the hour and if on site we charge by the day.
  • •The cost of the condition report is included in the estimate as part of Documentation & Photography.
  • •We keep a full photographic record of every project including before, during and after treatment images. This full photographic record is available for clients upon request.

A Private Client

WWII Armband

WWII Armband worn by a soldier after the liberation of Bologna in Italy on 21st April 1945.

WWII armband after conservation treatment, framed

after Treatment

WWII armband during conservation treatment

during Treatment

Treatment Received

  • •Light surface clean with a variable powered museum suction cleaner and vulcanised rubber sponge.
  • •Contact humidification.
  • •Construction of an internal padded support.
  • •Mounted onto a padded board.
  • •Framed with UV protective glass.

A Private Client

Embroidered Piano Cover

A piano cover embroidered by Nuns in the 1950s.

Embroidered piano cover after conservation treatment

after Treatment

Treatment Received

  • •Light surface clean with a variable powered museum suction cleaner and smoke sponge.
  • •Stain removal with dilute solution conservation grade detergent.

A Private Client

A Well-Loved Soft Toy

A well-loved soft toy.

Well-loved soft toy during conservation treatment

during Treatment

Treatment Received

  • •Surface cleaned with a variable powered museum suction cleaner.
  • •Areas of loss were supported.
  • •A protective layer placed over original lining of the ears for protection.

A Private Client

Alphabet ABC Picture Book

An alphabet ABC picture book made in 1948 during rationing from an assortment of materials available at the time.

1948 alphabet ABC picture book after conservation treatment

after Treatment

Treatment Received

  • •Surface cleaned with variable powered museum suction cleaner.
  • •Stain treatment with smoke sponge and a dilute solution of conservation grade detergent and IMS.
  • •Secured loose felt and taped edges of the pages and cover.
  • •Provision of a bespoke archival storage box.

A Private Client

WWII Soldier Handkerchiefs

Two handkerchiefs made by a soldier during WWII.

WWII soldier handkerchief after conservation treatment

after Treatment

WWII soldier handkerchief after conservation treatment

after Treatment

Treatment Received

  • •Wet immersion cleaned with a dilute solution of conservation grade detergent.
  • •Spot stain treatment with a dilute solution of conservation grade detergent.
  • •Controlled dried under tension to reduce creasing.
  • •Conservation grade archival folders made for storage.

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