Porcelain Repair and Restoration

N Williams, Loretta Hogan, Myrtle Bruce-Mitford , W.A. Oddy

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British Museum Press
01 August 2002

Conservation, restoration & care of artworks; Carving & modelling, moulding & casting

Each stage in the process is illustrated and there is advice on the functions and uses of specialist tools. The book should prove of use to the experienced professional restorer as well as the novice.

By: N Williams
Foreword by: W.A. Oddy
Revised by: Loretta Hogan, Myrtle Bruce-Mitford
Imprint: British Museum Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm,
Weight: 300g
ISBN: 9780714127576
ISBN 10: 0714127574
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 01 August 2002
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements Foreword by Dr W.A. Oddy (Keeper, Department of Conservation, British Museum) Introduction Health and Safety 1 The History of Ceramic Repair 2 Documentation and Examination 3 Dismantling and Cleaning 4 Reconstruction 5 Replacing Missing Parts 6 Colour Mixing 7 Spraying and Painting 8 The Finishing Touches: painting, false glazing and gilding Training Setting up a Workshop Glossary Materials Manufacturers and Suppliers Reading List: restoration, conservation technology, art history Index

Nigel Williams, author of The Breaking and Remaking of the Portland Vase, was Head of the Ceramics and Glass Section in the Department of Conservation, British Museum, until his death in 1992. He was widely known as a teacher of ceramic conservation and wrote the first edition of this book to satisfy the needs of his numerous students in further education classes. This second edition has been extensively revised and updated by Loretta Hogan, Supervisor of the Ceramics and Glass Workshop in the Department of Conservation, with the help of Myrtle Bruce-Mitford.

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Porcelain Repair and Restoration

N Williams, Loretta Hogan, Myrtle Bruce-Mitford , W.A. Oddy

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