Conservation Consultancy: Research: overview and examples


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	It is unfortunately too often the case that elements of a monument or public sculpture are missing, due to vandalism, theft, or lack of maintenance. Records of original design schemes may also have been lost. In these cases research is required to establish the history of an object, its original appearance or site. Paints samples may also be taken and analysed to establish original and subsequent decorative schemes. We can carry out such research for you and provide a full, illustrated report with budget costings for the restoration options available.

EXAMPLE:	THE TEMPERANCE DRINKING FOUNTAIN
location:	Blackfriars, The City of London
client:	The Corporation of London
		The Temperance drinking fountain is missing several elements and the Corporation asked us to research the history of the fountain to establish whether records existed which could be used as reference to replace the missing pieces, and restore the fountain to a cohesive appearance. By researching in reference libraries and press and photographic archives we were able to establish all the required details and provide a full report.

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