I am an accredited conservator with the Institute of Conservation (Icon) specialising in metalwork of all types and multi disciplined complex conservation projects.
I have 43 years experience in the conservation profession, qualifying as a Silversmith from Sheffield City Polytechnic in 1979, working as a metals conservator with Peter Smith R&R Ltd then Plowden & Smith before founding my conservation practice Richard Rogers Conservation Ltd in 2005. As one of the leading specialists in the metalwork conservation profession the practice provides a professional service for museums, private collectors, galleries and institutions. I have a proven track record for the implementation and completion of complex conservation projects, both large and small, together with my small team of conservators and specialists. We carry out work in the United Kingdom and worldwide. Conservation collection surveys and consultancy are a large part of our work the most recent being for the Historic Royal Palaces, National Museum of Oman, Mathaf Museum of Modern Art, Qatar, Mougins Museum of Classical Art, France.
Training
- September 1979 – July 1982: BA Hons in Silversmithing & 3D Design
- April 2003 – Present: Approved Accredited Conservator-Restorer by the National Council of Conservation-Restoration (now known as ACR with Icon)
Work History
- September 1982 – January 1988: Metals Conservator at Peter Smith (R&R) Ltd
- January 1988 – December 2008: Senior Metals Conservator, Director of Projects & Exhibitions, and Shareholder at Plowden & Smith Ltd
- January 2009 – Present: Founder & Managing Director of Richard Rogers Conservation Ltd