V&A Museum Conservators Detail Restoration of Gilbert Collection Cabinet Clock
Conservators at the Victoria and Albert Museum have documented the preservation process for an ornate cabinet clock from the Gilbert Collection. The timepiece was acquired by Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert in 1977 and has been a notable display item. The conservation work highlights ongoing efforts to maintain historical artifacts within museum collections, contributing to the broader field of art conservation and heritage preservation.
Key facts
- Conservation work was performed on a cabinet clock from the Gilbert Collection
- The clock was acquired by Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert in 1977
- The project was documented by V&A conservators Zoe Allen and Flora Clark
Entities
Institutions
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Gilbert Collection
- V&A
- Wallace Collection
- Holburne Museum
Locations
- Bath