The careful conservation & restoration of antiques, works of art, and the things we hold dear.
Studio in Stellenbosch · South Africa
Every object carries a story. My work is to protect that story — halting decay, mending what is broken, and bringing a piece back to life so it can be seen and loved for years to come.
Silverfish Conservation Studio undertakes the conservation and restoration of ceramics, works on paper, paintings, stone, metal and the built environment. Treatments are considered, reversible where possible, and always guided by respect for the original object and your relationship to it.
Disciplines & materials
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Ceramics & Glass
Porcelain, earthenware, stoneware and glass.
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Works on Paper & Books
Documents, prints, drawings, watercolours, photographs and bound books.
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Paintings & Works of Art
Easel paintings and mixed-media works of art.
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Stone
Sculpture, marble, alabaster and architectural masonry.
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The Built Environment
Heritage buildings, plaster and architectural features.
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Multi-media & Composite Objects
Sentimental pieces that combine several materials.
Recent pieces
Have something in need of care?
Whether it is an heirloom, an artwork, or a piece of your home's history, I'm glad to look at photographs and talk through what's possible.