Restoration is key to understanding metalwork of the past and present,once the many layers of paint are removed and the iron is sandblasted back to bare metal it can suddenly transport you back in time to when the piece was first constructed and sometimes get the feeling that the blacksmith who originally constructed the work could be standing beside you. 

Nick offers a full conservation and restoration service.

   This wrought iron weathervane commisioned by the classical 
   artist Lawrence Alma-Tadema in 1860 at his home in 
   St Johns wood,based on an artist palate and brushes. 
   After consultation with the current the owners full
   restoration was undertaked.   
 

  This is the compleated restoration of the weathervane,once 
  the layers of paint had been removed it revealed that the palate,
  brush heads and letters were originally gold which was repainted
  after restoration.

                   Here are some before and after pictures of a 
                   thistle lightnening conductor at the
                   Laurence Alma Tadema property which can
                   be viewed from the Abbey Road.

   This is the compleated restoration of the thistle mounted
   on the rooftop.

   The ironwork above the main entrance to the ball room prior to restoration.

  The completed restoration.