With over 90 year’s experience, H. Crowther Ltd undertakes the restoration of ornamental leadwork, from simple, small repairs to full restorations.

Scroll down to see details of some of our restoration work.

Here (above & right), Father Time, cast by John Van Nost (fl. 1677-1710) at Hyde Park Corner, c. 1700, illustrates clearly that undetectable repairs and restorations are handled by H. Crowther Ltd in a sympathetic manner that retains a piece’s patina and antique integrity.
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The “White Man” statue (Antinious by Andries Carpentiere, 1670-1737), Knowsley Park, Merseyside, before restoration. Note barely discernable facial detail (right).
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The “White Man” statue following restoration by H. Crowther Ltd.
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“Diana the Huntress”, by H. Crowther, 1924, Skylands, NJ State Botanical Garden, Ringwood, New Jersey, was damaged by a falling tree bough. It’s seen here undergoing restoration
by Paul Crowther,
Henry Crowther’s grandson, and colleague, Peter McBride.
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“Diana the Huntress”, damaged by a falling tree bough, was fully restored by H. Crowther Ltd. Made in 1924 by Henry Crowther, based on a statue at the Louvre, Paris, this is one of two of the three examples made to have crossed the Atlantic to the USA. The UK-based model can be found at Polesden Lacey, Surrey, a National Trust property.

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