31786
Author
Miller, T.
Title Of Article Chaper
The restoration of the Fonthill organ
Title Of Journal Book
The conservator
Issue
12
Pages
38-43
Collation
11 photos, 14 refs.
ISSN
0140-0096
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
The organ's history from construction in the 1760's to aquisition by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London is described. Restoration of the Scots pine and Norway spruce wooden casework was undertaken after assessing the condition. Dry-stripping and caustic-soda immersion were rejected as methods of paint removal in favor of methylene chloride immersion which was rapid and effective. All original paint was removed. After repainting, carved sections were re-glued with carpenter's white glue (polyvinyl acetate emulsion). Examination of old records showed the case had originally been larger, and it was thus restored to its original size. Sections of missing carving were made from Winsor and Newton's Barbola Paste. Final repainting with lead white paint will be undertaken. The erection of the case is discussed.
Keywords
Fonthill Organ Musical instrument Restoration;Organ Wood Case; Organ Paint Removal;Organ Adhesive Polyvinyl acetate;Methylene Chloride AATA
pub_id
31786