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STRUCTURE & FABRIC :
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WOOD & GLASS
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GROSVENOR, MEEHAN & LAING ASSOCIATES LTD
Lower Monkhall, Monkhopton, Shropshire WV16 6XF
Tel 07883 205704
Email
HISTORIC METALWORK CONSULTANTS
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See also: profile entry in Heritage
Consultants, page 32.
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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
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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 96.
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HERITAGE BLACKSMITH PARTNERSHIP
Westport Ironworks, Foundry Road, Malmesbury,
Wiltshire SN16 0AW
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 studied conservation techniques on the National Heritage
Ironwork Group Bursary. Contracts have included conservation projects
as diverse as 19th-century gates at Lacock Abbey for the National Trust
to 17th-century memorial railings and 16th-century gates from Seville
Cathedral. The partnership also undertakes commissions and specialises
in the reinterpretation of old designs utilising original materials and
metalworking techniques.
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HISTORIC METALWORK CONSERVATION CONSULTANCY
16 King Alfred Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 1NP
Tel 07883 205704
Email
HISTORIC METALWORK CONSULTANTS
: Historic Metalwork Conservation
Consultancy (HMCC) was established to provide conservation advice to
all those charged with the care, management and preservation of historic
metalwork in all its various forms, but with a particular emphasis on
historic ironwork. HMCC can provide condition surveys, conservation
reports, project specifications, budget costings for conservation work,
and provide specialist conservation advice. The company was founded by
Peter Meehan, a conservator with over 25 years experience working in
both the public and private heritage sector.
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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, London Transport, the National Trust, photographers, shop-
fitters and the general public. A workforce of five blacksmiths produces
ironwork to a very high standard.
METALWORK
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MARSH BROTHERS ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD
PO Box 3, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1LT
Tel 01629 636532 Fax 01629 636003
Email
STRUCTURAL AND DECORATIVE CAST IRON
: Marsh Brothers provides
a specialist service to restore decorative and structural cast iron
components. The work undertaken includes staircases, railings, gates,
windows and cast iron roof structures for lantern and atrium roofs.
Also, restoration and repair of cast iron bridge parapets, facades and
arch castings. Marsh Brothers provides a bespoke supply and design
service to restore and manufacture identical replacement parts where
loss or damage has occurred. The company covers all areas of the UK and
principal customers include county councils, Crown Estates and major
civil contractors.
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MATHER & SMITH LTD
Hilton Road, Cobbs Wood Industrial Estate, Ashford,
Kent TN23 1EW
Tel 01233 616550 Fax 01233 632979
Email
IRON FOUNDER ARCHITECTURAL
: Mather & Smith is probably the oldest
established architectural iron founding and metal working specialist
in the UK, dating back to 1675. Mather & Smith specialises in the
conservation and restoration of all cast iron and wrought iron structures
utilising its in house black smith, ferrous and non ferrous foundries.
Recent works include the restoration of railings at a heritage castle,
restoration and gold leafing of an astrolabe globe and iron works at a
prominent cathedral. See also: display entry on page 125.
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RICHARD ROGERS CONSERVATION LIMITED
Unit 2, Mole Business Park, Randalls Road, Leatherhead,
Surrey KT22 7BA
Tel 01372 805751 Workshop 01372 388222
Email
CONSERVATION OF METALWORK AND FINE ART OBJECTS
: See also: profile
entry in Fine Art Conservators, page 166.
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RUPERT HARRIS CONSERVATION
Studio 5, No 1 Fawe Street, London E14 6PD
Tel 020 7515 2020 Fax 020 7987 7994
Email
CONSERVATORS OF FINE METALWORK, HISTORIC AND MODERN SCULPTURE
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In bronze, lead, zinc, electrotype, iron and contemporary materials; also
replication, maintenance and consultancy. Advisor to the National Trust
since 1982. Other clients include English Heritage, the Royal Collection,
city councils, major museums, art galleries, architects and private
collectors. Accredited Member of Icon. See also: display entry in Bronze
Statuary, page 96.
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SHEPLEY ENGINEERS LIMITED
Phoenix House, Hawthorn Park, Coal Road, Leeds LS14 1PQ
Tel 01946 599022 Fax 01946 591933
Email
ARCHITECTURAL METALWORK RESTORERS AND CONSERVATORS
: Shepley
Engineers has been responsible for engineering faithful and innovative
solutions for many major architectural restoration projects. The company
offers a comprehensive range of services acting as consultant, designer,
contractor or as principal contractor depending on the size and specific
requirements of the scheme. Major projects completed or in progress
include: Smithfield Market, London; The Curvilinear Range at the
Botanical Gardens, Dublin; The Palm House at Sefton Park, Liverpool;
The Paxton Pavilions, Sheffield Botanical Gardens; The Palm House,
Botanical Gardens, Dublin, St Pancras Station, London; Kibble Palace,
Glasgow; Westminster Palace; Wentworth Castle Conservatory; and
The Iron Gasholders at Kings Cross. See also: display entry on page 125.
