Conservation in Action – Ship models in focus
See conservators working on 18th century ship models from Arlington Court in Devon.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
On Saturday 31 October, visitors to the Royal Oak Foundation Conservation Studio will be able to watch conservators at work on some 18th century model ships from Arlington Court in Devon.
There are more than 60 ship models in the collection at Arlington Court, including 36 made by French prisoners whilst held in British prisons during the Napoleonic Wars. There are examples of almost every class of ship of the Napoleonic War period, from great three deckers to smaller sailing frigates with their racing lines.
A recent condition survey identified that these fragile models were in need of conservation work, and now five are in the studio where conservators are carrying out cleaning, consolidation and repairs.
On 31 October conservators from the Royal Oak Foundation Conservation Studio will be working on some of the ships alongside an expert who is advising on and assisting with repairs to delicate rigging. Volunteers will be available to talk through the process, answer questions, and share some insights into this project.
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