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STRUCTURE & FABR I C :
ME TAL ,
WOOD & GLASS
METALWORK continued
Clays Road, Sling, Coleford, Gloucestershire GL16 8LJ
01594 837 309
PETER NEALE
BLACKSMITHS
SPECIALISTS IN THE RESTORATION AND
CONSERVATION OF HISTORIC METALWORK
ARCHITECTURAL METALWORKERS
DRIVE AND ESTATE GATES • RAILINGS
STAIRCASES CASEMENTS • CANOPIES etc
REPRODUCTION OF PERIOD DESIGNS –
BOTH HANDFORGED AND CAST IRONWORK
Tel: 07883 205704 • email:
Historic Metalwork
Conservation Company Ltd
“HMCC Limited provides conservation advice on
everything from church plate to iron gates.”
Direct your enquiries to Peter Meehan ACR
◾ ◾ GEORGE JAMES & SONS BLACKSMITHS
22CransleyHill,Broughton,Kettering,NorthamptonshireNN141NB
Tel/Fax 01536 790295
Email
BLACKSMITHS: Established in 1841, George James & Sons Blacksmiths
is a family run business set in a small village in Northamptonshire. It
has a creative team of skilled blacksmiths with many years experience
of producing specialist ironwork of a high quality using traditional skills
and materials as well as modern working practices. The company has
experience in working with both wrought and cast ironwork. Services
offered include assessment and condition report writing for historic
ironwork, planned programmes of maintenance, sympathetic restoration
and conservation and contemporary commissions. Examples of recent
commissions can be found on its website.
◾ ◾ HALL CONSERVATION LTD
36 Shrewsbury Lane, London SE18 3JF
Tel 020 8378 9030 Mobile 07714 895072
Email
CONSERVATORS AND RESTORERS OF SCULPTURE, DECORATIVE
ARTS, ARCHITECTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL OBJECTS, FINE ART AND
METALWORK : Hall Conservation Ltd provides the highest quality
professional conservation in a wide range of materials. The company’s
highly skilled staff are specialists in their fields including; silver and
black smithing, repoussé, engineering, carving, stonework, specialist
lifting, painting and gilding. Hall Conservation carries out conservation
to the highest ethical standards and is conscious of its environmental
responsibilities, valuing the art historical, cultural and social implications
associated with objects in its care. See also: display entry in Bronze
Statuary, page 105.
◾ ◾ HERITAGE BLACKSMITH PARTNERSHIP
Shed 3, The Dairy Farm, Pinkney Park, Wiltshire SN16 0NX
Tel 07546 408460
Email
METALWORK : Heritage Blacksmith Partnership specialises in the
conservation, restoration, repair and replication of heritage pieces in
wrought iron, steel, brass, bronze and copper. Experienced blacksmiths, both
partners are also trained in conservation theory and techniques. Contracts
have included conservation projects as diverse as the 19th century gates
of Lacock Abbey, Cardigan Castle and some large 16th century gates from
Seville Cathedral. The partnership also undertakes commissions, specialising
in the reinterpretation of old designs using original materials and techniques.
A specialist flame-cleaning and hand painting service specifically for
traditional ironwork, in-house and on site, is also offered.
◾ ◾ HISTORIC METALWORK CONSERVATION COMPANY
22 Falcons Court, Much Wenlock, Shropshire TF3 6BF
Tel 07883 205704
Email
HISTORIC METALWORK CONSULTANTS: See also: display entry on
this page.
◾ ◾ J H PORTER & SON LTD
13 Cranleigh Mews, Cabul Road, London SW11 2QL
Tel 020 7978 5576 Fax 020 7924 7081
Email
BLACKSMITHS: After 60 years in Kensington J H Porter & Son moved its
forge to larger premises. The company manufactures, restores, reproduces
and repairs gates, railings, balustrades, balconies and staircases, together
with security grilles, antiques, indoor/outdoor furniture etc. J H Porter
& Son works to its own or to clients’ traditional or modern designs.
Commissions include work for antique restorers, architects, artists, builders,
churches, designers, English Heritage, estate managers, the National Trust,
photographers, shop-fitters and the general public. The company’s team
of blacksmiths generally work within the London area and appreciate the
importance of the quality required to maintain London’s unique needs.