I undertake conservation work to historical stringed keyboard instruments dating from between 1500 and 1830 in restored and un-restored condition, and regularly advise private owners, museums and heritage institutions about their correct use, maintenance, preservation, display or storage.

Conservation work is carried out with the utmost consideration and respect for the historical integrity of an instrument. It aims to be minimally invasive and reversible, adhering to the latest academic findings and to current best practice, using only accurate replacement materials and craft processes. Project research is often undertaken and interventions are fully documented.  

   Conservation services include:

     ~   Preventative and interventive conservation, including cosmetic and mechanical repair

           according to modern standards of repair and renewal.

     ~   Advice and recommendations concerning intensive conservation and restoration, or

          potential sale and purchase.

     ~   Written technical and organological descriptions, including cataloguing, valuations,  

           condition reports and conservation guidelines for individual or collections of instruments.

'Mrs Weston desires Mr Crang will call tomorrow by eleven o'clock without fail the spinnet is so

bad she cannot play upon it. Tuesday.'

Inscribed on an 18th century playing card.