Chandelier conservation
Treatment prior to featuring in Painting Paradise
This large chandelier (RCIN 41785) is formed of opaque lilies and convolvulus flowers of tinted glass in green, blue, white, pink and yellow on gilt metal branches with translucent leaves.
The chandelier has hung at Osborne House for over 150 years. Examination of the object indicated that it was missing some parts and required cleaning.
In anticipation of the exhibition, conservation was undertaken at Wilkinson PLC, specialist glass restorers and holders of the Royal Warrant for glass restoration.
You can learn more about the conservation work in this short film.
Painting Paradise
This exhibition draws on oil paintings, works on paper, books, manuscripts and decorative arts from the Royal Collection to explore the way in which the garden inspired artists and craftsmen between 1500 and 1900.