Plowden & Smith carry out the installation of temporary and permanent exhibitions. Plowden & Smith also take responsibility for the overall conservation of exhibits, producing individual condition reports for each object before and after the exhibition and monitoring them while on display. Plowden & Smith will also liaise with individual lenders, couriers and fine art carriers. The Plowden & Smith team is experienced in the handling and display of both heavy and fragile objects.

(October 1993 to February 1994)
All materials were tested to ensure they were of conservation quality for the new cases. This applied to everything from zinc plated screws and staples to the fabric coverings and ply backboards.

Display mounts for each item in the crown jewel collection were made. Mounts had to be capable of allowing secure removal of jewels for ceremonial occasions. Each mount was gilded to match the colour of the gold in the crown jewels.

Each object was installed and mounted into new cases, which had been specially made and prepared.

A well designed mount not only enhances an object but also protects it from the hazards of handling and display. Plowden & Smith designs and make mounts and bases to suit all sizes of objects and situations. Plowden & Smith designs and constructs custom built security alarms and environment controlled show cases.

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