Conservation & Restoration

Summerside, PEI - WWI Bronze Soldier Restoration - August, 2022

By Age of BronzeConservation & RestorationOctober 7, 20220 comments

Soldier’s Monument in Memorial Square, SummersideBeginning in February 1919, the public began to call for a monument to be erected to honour the men of Prince County who gave their lives in the Great War. During 1920 and 1921 there were alternate suggestions for memorials in the form ...

Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto - Bronze Window Restoration

By Age of BronzeConservation & RestorationOctober 21, 20160 comments

Historical Background: The Princess Margaret Hospital is a prime example of Art Deco Architecture. Built in the 1930’s, it was originally designed as the Toronto Hydro Commission head quarters with two stylized water falls that flank each side of the main entrance. The opulent ...

Conservation & Restoration

By Age of BronzeConservation & RestorationOctober 21, 20160 comments

Conservation and Restoration Age of Bronze offers a full spectrum of services in Restoration and Conservation, treating contemporary and historical bronze monuments, sculptures, and architectural features in the private and public sectors for cities, galleries, museums and ...

Importance of Maintenance on Outdoor Bronzes - First Heron - Before Treatment

By Age of BronzeConservation & RestorationOctober 30, 20150 comments

Bronze Heron - March 2015 - Development of greenish corrosion - Before Treatment

Type of Chemicals Used in Bronze Restoration

By meghanbradleyConservation & RestorationJuly 8, 20150 comments

Hi, I was wondering what are the different types of chemicals you use for bronze restoration? I recently saw your video on a professional bronze statue restoration project, with the statue Anne. Also, ...AnswerOne of the chemicals used for bronze restoration would be potassium sulfide. As a cold application, we may also use M20, depending on how the bronze reacts to the patina chemical. Regarding the bronze ...