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Archaic Treasures
Kent Conservation, Restoration and Bookbinding Service
Books, Historical Documents and Art on Paper
Elizabeth Fagg-Shuttlewood ACR. B.A.hons Conservation
Mobile: 07852 573066
Tel: 01795 841250
Email: Bookdoctor@hotmail.co.uk
Bible conservation
Book repair and resewing
Water stain removal
Resew and repair, keeping original covers
Tithe map - before treatment
Tithe map - after conservation
Early modern printed book. With medieval manuscript cover
Vellum
Stain-mat burn
Mat burn stain removed
Treatments include:
Archaic Treasures offers Book and Paper Conservation treatments and advice to the General Public, Museums, Castles, Archives, Libraries, Collectors, Genealogists and book dealers.
Using techniques widely used in Museums and Archives and Archival quality materials, Archaic Treasures aims to help extend the survival of paper objects, while preserving any historically interesting details and maintaining the original integrity of the object.
At Archaic Treasures we tailor the treatment to the needs of the individual item.
Treatments we offer:
Repair of books:
Old and modern books including Leather, Vellum and cloth bindings
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Full rebinds
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Small repairs
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Collections refurbished
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Family Bible restoration
Repair of paper, vellum and leather objects:-
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Wills
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Maps
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Indentures
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Genealogy items
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Boxes
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and much, much more
Also available:
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Custom made, Archival Quality Storage Boxes
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Onsite refurbishment of bindings: Refurbishment aims to provide “first aid” treatment for whole libraries.
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