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SKILLINGTON WORKSHOP LIMITED
Baxter’s Yard, 35–40 Stuart Street, Grantham,
Lincolnshire NG31 9AF
Tel 01476 565671 Fax 01476 566524
Email
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR TRADITIONAL PLASTERWORK AND PLASTER
CONSERVATION
: Skillingtons carries out all types of traditional
plasterwork alongside the most complex of plaster conservation work.
Working in partnership with Philip A Gaches, recent lime plastering
sub-contracts have included the exterior of Strawberry Hill (London)
and Lowther Castle (Cumbria). Services include surveys, analysis,
conservation repairs such as consolidation and light-weight suspension,
and restoration using traditional methods. The company is accredited
on the Icon conservation register and clients include English Heritage
and the National Trust as well as distinguished private clients, churches,
cathedrals and councils. Based in the East Midlands the company
operates throughout the UK and, on occasion, overseas. See also: display
entry in Sculpture, page 92.
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SEAN WHEATLEY
Fircombe, Coney Park Lane, Combe Martin, Devon EX34 0LR
Tel 01271 883349
PLASTERING SPECIALIST
: Sean Wheatley has worked full time as
a plasterer for 32 years, starting with modern materials but now
concentrating on traditional methods and materials and decorative
plasterwork. Projects have included an elliptical domed ceiling in a
private house and many repairs to National Trust and listed properties.
Sean has also been involved in the preparation of reports regarding the
conservation of historic ceilings and plasterwork in listed and historic
buildings. Sean gives demonstrations and teaching sessions on RICS/
SPAB courses and is committed to passing on his knowledge; he has now
put five apprentices through college, three of whom still work with him.
See also: Repairing Lime Plaster Ceilings
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ornate
interiors
Fibrous Plasterers GRG & Restoration Specialists
For a no obligation consultation (distance no object) please contact:
Ornate Interiors, Acorn Works, 534 Broad Lane, Stanningley,
Pudsey, West Yorkshire LS28 6PA
T +44(0)113 236 0864 F +44(0)113 236 3706
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Specialists in lime plasterwork and decorative plaster mouldings
replicated from architects’ drawings or existing plasterwork
WINNERS
Plaisterers Award
PLASTERWORK
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TEXTILES & UPHOLSTERY
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FRANKLIN UPHOLSTERY
69 Three Elms Road, Hereford, Herefordshire HR4 0RH
Tel 01432 268842
Email
SPECIALIST UPHOLSTERY AND FABRIC-WALLING
: Stephen Franklin is an
upholsterer with over 38 years of experience in all aspects of upholstery
and specialist fabric-walling both nationally and internationally. He
provides high quality upholstery services including restoration and
conservation of upholstered antique furniture together with individually
commissioned and contemporary pieces using both traditional and
modern methods and suitable materials. Bespoke items, including
tented ceilings, headboards, daybeds and bed draperies, can be made
to suit individual requirements. Stephen Franklin is a director of the
Association of Master Upholsterers (AMU) as well as being an AMU
accredited tutor and assessor.
SCAGLIOLA
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FAIRHURST WARD ABBOTTS LTD
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Cambridgeshire office – Tel 01480 891980
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Staffordshire office – Tel 01543 262764
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London office – Tel 01322 387000
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SCAGLIOLA
: See also: display and profile entries in Building Contractors,
pages 66 and 64.
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V A CONSERVATION
Falcon House, 643 Stratford Road, Birmingham B11 4DY
Tel 07522 347543
Email
SCAGLIOLA AND ORNAMENTAL PLASTERWORK CONSERVATION
SPECIALISTS
: See also: display entry in Stone, page 103.
Curtain making
Upholstery
Fabric walling
Carving
Gilding
French polishing
Fabrics and trimmings
reproduced from
original samples
For further information
please contact Ian Block
T: 020 8749 2995
F: 020 8740 0508
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62A Valetta Road
London W3 7TN
UPHOLSTERERS AND
CURTAIN MAKERS
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