by Plowden & Smith | Oct 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
A recent report by Europol has highlighted a changing trend in museum theft, from stealth to violence. Historic museum heists have involved organised infiltration of institutions and the elaborate replacement of artifacts with replicas. In contrast, a string of recent...
by Plowden & Smith | May 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice have appointed Plowden & Smith to conserve the original courtroom dock from No.2 Court at Bow Street Magistrates’ Court. The historic courtroom dock is where Oscar Wilde stood following his arrest in April 1895 on charges of...
by Plowden & Smith | Jun 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Looking Back at the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 That’s a wrap! Our team has completed their final day of de-install condition reports for the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025. It has been an amazing project to be part of lasting over 6 months, with preliminary work in the UK...
by Plowden & Smith | Feb 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
What inspired you to become a metals restorer? From a young age, I always enjoyed working with my hands – dismantling things to find out how they were made and repairing old objects, especially ones of an industrial or mechanical character. I studied Conservation of...
by Plowden & Smith | Dec 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Made from silver and containing moon dust, the Cross of the Cosmos is the project of a lifetime for artist David Montalto – and the result of many skilled craftsmen, including luxury leather company INRO London and fine art and furniture restorers, Plowden &...
by Plowden & Smith | Oct 6, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
With something as hands on as art restoration, we know nothing beats showing the range of skills that enables an experienced art restorer to achieve exceptional end results. So, we were delighted to welcome the Masters of Craft cameras into the Plowden & Smith...
