St Michael, Meeth, Devon
This virtuouso piece was internally stable, but separating from the wall and affected by isolated iron elements that had disrupted the plaster surface. In addition, it had around twenty layers of paint obscuring the detail of the modelling. Iron was removed, the structure stabilised and later layers removed, revealing the high quality original work.
Plasterwork
We have extensive experience of conserving and repairing decorative plasterwork, particularly ornamental features such as overmantles and Royal Arms. These delicate structures are usually carried on a timber support, and work may include strengthening or replacing this, as well as stabilising fine surface detail and removing inappropriate modern coverings.
We have worked on a number of important Royal Arms in the south west of England, which was a centre of the art in the 16th and 17th centuries. Each had different structural and cosmetic problems and for each, a bespoke solution was needed: