Updates from Plowden & Smith and the World of Fine Art Restoration

Hailes Abbey Museum: BBC Radio Interview

Hailes Abbey Museum: BBC Radio Interview

Hailes Abbey near Winchcombe has now reopened, following a spectacular refurbishment programme that has utterly transformed the museum.During the redevelopment of the museum, Kevin Smith - Plowden & Smith's Managing Director and Head of Exhibitions - sat down for...

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Patinating Brass: a step-by-step guide

Metal conservator Hal Jacob shows us a simple yet very effective way to patinate the surface of smaller pieces of brass to produce an ‘aged’ effect. Stage One   Begin by planing a piece of walnut to make wood shavings.     The wood shavings are placed in a lidded...

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Plowden & Smith in this Month’s Homes & Antiques

Plowden & Smith in this Month’s Homes & Antiques

With a history that spans 25-years, Homes & Antiques remains the only newsstand title that focuses on buying and displaying antiques, as well as the fascinating stories behind them.  Plowden & Smith's team of specialist conservators regularly...

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