What is Conservation?
Conservation is the active or passive intervention, against the agents of deterioration to preserve the material artefact wishing to be conserved. Restoration is the covering up of these agents of deterioration and resulting damage to give the appearance of being as "new". This usually allows more deterioration to occur adds new material complicating the chemical reactions possible and more often than not does not last long before the item is back where it was.
By using a sound scientific approach we stop the agents of decay (well delay them at least) to allow for the object to last longer. By removing dirt stains and imcompatible additions we can enhance the research value and apprecaition of an artefact.
We are required to do testing and documentation for all of our treatments and occaisionally we may require outside experts and analysis.
Our lab also engages in research for publication and circulation.
Current research being carried out:
Mould remediation on paper and plant bases materials using UVC. Karen Holloway and Victoria Pearce
The use of Intercept film to scavange contaminants tarnishing metal threads and beads. Andrew adn Victoria Pearce
The use of coloured tints in hxtel glass adhesive. Andrew Pearce and Clare Potts
List of collegues and Associates
Tait Bindery p/l
The Tait Bindery is the versitile company of Robin Tait and David Hallam, both senior conservators. During the last 3 years Robin has been our senior paper conservator and has carried out book conservation for us in her own bindary. (see our team)
David Hallam is known as one of Australia's best metal conservators. His has extensive experience in metals alloys and industrial finishes. He has recently returned from a Getty Institution Fellowship and continues to consult and teach locally and overseas. You can contact them via our email and we will put you directly in touch.
Lantern Heritage p/l
Lantern Heritage headed by Becc
Parkes specialises in the identification, assessment and
investigation of archaeological sites. Becc can help assess
individual artefacts and assemblages through to site complexes and
entire landscapes. She has the skills to identify, record,
document, analyse and interpret
archaeology.
Lantern Heritage is committed to
tailoring a package to meet your needs. Becc has demonstrated
experience in
providing heritage
advice, assessments and impact mitigation programs on major
projects. That same level of expertise, and dedication to customer
service, is also available to smaller developers, without the
prohibitive costs often associated with
specialists.
Integrity, transparency, and cost effective
delivery for the heritage component of your DA, EIS, REF or
EA
No matter where you are at in project
planning or delivery, Lantern Heritage can provide innovative and
cost effective approaches to navigating your obligations with
regard to heritage
legislation.
Lincolgarth p/l
John Ashton is Austrlia's foremost Edged Weapon conservator.
We are proud to be able to call on John to ensure that the very best is done for historic weapons in collections. John has worked at the Australian War Memorial and as a consultant for over 10 years specialising in swords knives and other historic arms. Call us regarding his availability.
While we do have a bank vault and are able to safely store weapons we ask that customers arrrive with them concealed and not brandishing them down the street!
Patinations p/l
Greg Peters is the Director of Patinations specialising in fine furniture conservation. Patinations and Endangered heritage have a long history of working on composite items and the work from Patinations has always been stunning. The detail documentation and finished result without sanding stripping destroying original provenance.
“Do as much as necessary, as little as possible” The Illustrated Burra Charter, 1st Edition, 1992. Making Genuine conservation usually more cost effective that restoration.
http://www.patinations.com.au/
Peter Bucke
Peter Bucke is an experienced Horologist based in Canberra, who has branched out into conservation. Horologist at the NAtional Museum of Australia and currently contracting around teh best institutions his experience and training is extensive and the fisnished results speak for themselves. If we have client with clocks, watches or fine mechanical works come in, we can rely on Peter to give the best advice and common sense approach. Clients are able to arrange appointments with Peter through us.
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