When an owner entrusts an object to me, they are entrusting more than metal. They are entrusting its history. That is why every treatment begins with examination — not with a tool.
About the expert approach →One point of contact and one agreed plan — from initial assessment to an object ready for handover or sale.
Mechanical cleaning, corrosion stabilisation, joining of fragments and reconstruction of form within agreed limits
A concise final record, dimensions, weight and details of interventions — information that can be passed to a dealer or auction house
Recommendations for packing, securing vulnerable areas and accompanying information. Once agreed, a convenient intake point can be arranged through partners in Brussels or London.
Advice on auction selection, lot preparation, and recommendations for the opening price and estimate
Not every archaeological object benefits from restoration. In some cases, the right decision is to stabilise its present condition rather than fully reconstruct it. My role is to help make that decision before work begins. Sometimes the best restoration is choosing not to restore.
Learn about expert assessment
No two archaeological objects are identical. Therefore no two restorations are identical. All work shown has been carried out professionally. The object’s history ultimately determines how closely the original surface can be recovered.
“I did not believe the helmet could still be saved. Now it is on display, and no one would know what it has been through.”
Private collector, Germany
“An honest assessment before work begins is what most restorers are missing.”
Antiquities dealer, United Kingdom
“The object was prepared for auction so thoroughly that the auction-house specialists had no unnecessary questions.”
International auction partner
Complete five steps to receive a personalised expert report. No automated calculations: hidden risks can only be assessed by a specialist.
Every object has already lived through its history.
What the next chapter will be depends on the decision made today.