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CONSERVATION · RESTORATION · CONSULTANCY

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Preserving objects.

Protecting their stories.

Specialist conservation and restoration of metalwork, fine art and historic objects for museums, galleries, institutions and private collectors.

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Bryan Kneale, Slatehook - restored in collaboration with project partners

01 / ABOUT  US

Experience you can trust.

Conservation Consultants Ltd was founded by Richard Rogers, an ICON-accredited conservator with 47 years’ experience in conservation.

 

Richard qualified as a silversmith at Sheffield City Polytechnic in 1979 before working as a metals conservator with Peter Smith R&R Ltd and Plowden & Smith. He founded Richard Rogers Conservation Ltd in 2005 and now leads Conservation Consultants Ltd, based in Leatherhead, Surrey.

 

Working with a small team of conservators and specialists, we undertake conservation projects of all sizes throughout the UK and internationally. Collection surveys, condition reports and conservation consultancy are also an important part of our work.

Care in every

detail.

Professional Accreditation

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Richard Rogers is an Accredited Conservator with the Institute of Conservation (ICON)

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02 / WHAT WE DO

Specialist Areas

We provide specialist conservation, restoration and consultancy services for historic objects, collections and buildings, working with museums, institutions and private clients throughout the UK and internationally.

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Metalwork Conservation

Ecclesiastical metalwork, precious metals, sculpture, memorials, architectural metalwork and historic machinery.

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Conservation Surveys & Consultancy

Condition reports, collection surveys, feasibility studies, specifications and project monitoring.

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Fine Art Objects Conservation

Conservation of objects and surfaces, including gilding, ceramics, stone, wood and carved works.

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Conservation Projects

Historic interiors, architectural joinery, ecclesiastical conservation, public art and multidisciplinary restoration.

03 / SELECTED PROJECTS

FEATURED CONSERVATION

Work with a story.

Photo - Anna Taylor, Indy Ravenhill, Kate Kneale & Richard Rogers

Each object brings its own materials, history and conservation challenges. Here is a selection of projects from our recent work.

HISTORIC MACHINERY · METALWORK

PUBLIC SCULPTURE · METALWORK

Conservation Consultants Ltd completed the restoration of Bryan Kneale’s Slatehook, in collaboration with the Heritage of London Trust and Lambeth Council.

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The restoration was celebrated at an unveiling on the 14th October 2026. The photographs show the sculpture following restoration and the unveiling occasion.

In collaboration with

Heritage of London Trust · Lambeth Council

Conservation Consultants Ltd restored a historic Hollerith Card Punch Machine for Bletchley Park.

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The restoration was featured on the BBC programme The Repair Shop on the Road, which followed Richard Rogers undertaking the conservation work.

Client

Bletchley Park

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METALWORK · SCULPTURE · DECORATIVE ARTS · HISTORIC INTERIORS · COLLECTION SURVEYS

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Discuss a project

with us.

If you have an object, collection or conservation project that requires specialist advice, we would be pleased to discuss your requirements.

Estimates for conservation and restoration work are provided without obligation.

T:  +44 (0) 1372 805751             M:  +44 (0) 7875 391851

Location:

Leatherhead, Surrey

By appointment only

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