Repairs to Pair of Globes on Stands
The objects requiring attention were a pair of early 19th century globes on stands by J & W Cary.
The globes being celestial and terrestrial and the stands stamped J & W Cary 1818
The globes were presented with extensive damage to the both globes
with substantial restoration also needed to the stands.
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The damage is clearly visible with extensive loss of gesso, globe being held together by tape with stands also in a state of disrepair |
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The papier mache required attention  |
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Then appication and repairs to the damaged gesso on the face of the globes |
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Then the painstaking cleaning begins |
Same area before and after initial cleaning
The finished article
These Pair of Globes on stands were fully restored by
RSM Antique Restorations of Blackpool
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