by Plowden & Smith | Jul 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
In Spring / Summer 2017, Plowden & Smith’s exhibitions department spent several weeks transforming the museum at Hailes Abbey into a stylish, state-of-the-art learning and interpretation facility. Our bespoke object display mounts and carefully positioned...
by Plowden & Smith | Jul 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
by Plowden & Smith | Jun 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
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 contribute...
by Plowden & Smith | May 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
LUCY WORSLEY MARKS 200 YEARS SINCE JANE AUSTEN LEFT HER HOME IN CHAWTON TO DEPART ON HER FINAL JOURNEY PRESS RELEASE | Jane Austen’s House Museum image courtesy of Jane Austen’s House Museum 200 years ago today Jane Austen left her home in Chawton to...
by Plowden & Smith | May 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
In Sir Sidney Nolan’s Centenary year, Plowden & Smith’s Senior Paintings Conservator Susan M. Moore reflects on her experience treating over 100 works by Australia’s foremost artist… There is a great variety in the paintings of Sir Sidney...
