Britannia employs the skills of local blacksmiths who are experienced in dealing with most aspects of hand made wrought iron including the conservation and/or restoration of true wrought iron and where necessary its replication. This coupled with the Company's capabilities with cast ironwork enables Britannia to offer a fullmetalwork restoration service.
The Company's philosophical approach to metalwork restoration is similar to the SPAB's philosophy of minimal intervention. However, where appropriate Britannia can undertake the manufacture of exact replica work.
Prominent examples of restoration contracts undertaken include the restoration of the cast and wrought ironwork on the Temple Bar gates in London (minimal intervention approach) and replacement of the fine eighteenth century railings to Shoreditch Church that were removed during the War (exact replica based on historical evidence). |