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At Hirst Conservation we also undertake the conservation
of memorials and monuments, both internal and external,
ranging from large scale monuments and statues to small
memorial plaques, in materials such as bronze, brass,
cement, stone, terracotta and ceramics.
The services offered for the treatment of
monuments include:
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Providing condition assessment,
consultancy, survey and feasibility studies to
advise clients
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Consolidating delaminating
layers
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Cleaning (see relevant
specialism i.e. metal or stone for more detailed
information)
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Repairing or replicating
missing elements
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Dismantling, rebuilding and
relocating monuments and statues
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Designing bespoke fittings
in non-ferrous materials for relocation/ re-fixing
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Consultancy/supervision on
large scale contracts
Casing of objects for
transport:
We also specialise in the bespoke
casing and packing of paintings, sculpture and monuments
for transportation and/or storage prior to relocation or
reinstallation.
Packaging is carried out using
conservation grade materials, where appropriate, and
takes into account the individual requirements of the
object. Standard cases provide basic protection from
mechanical impact and protection from shock and
abrasion. The cases themselves can facilitate lifting
and handling. Hirst Conservation also fabricates cases
to museum-grade specification, which buffer against
changes in the environment during transportation and
contain additional suspension systems to further reduce
damage associated with vibration.
Some of our projects
include:
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Wembley National Stadium – Removal for
relocation and conservation of large historic,
sporting artefacts, including the Olympic tablets
and 1966 World Cup plaque
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Queen Victoria Statue, Wakefield –
Relocation and treatment of bronze sculpture and
granite plinth
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St Mary’s Church, Ealing – Condition
survey, cleaning, repair, dismantling and relocation
of 70 monuments
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Margam Abbey, Diocese of Llandaff –
Cleaned, repaired and retouched alabaster tomb
chests and wall monuments.
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St Michael’s, Well and Snape –
Dismantling, removal of ferrous cramps, installation
of DPC and new brick core and rebuilt in same
location.
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St Mary’s Church, Hinckley – Dismantling,
cleaning, repair and re-fixing of wall mounted
memorial in new location within the church.
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