Carving
SIXTY LONDON - HOLBORN VIADUCT
NEW BUILD PROJECT ELABORATE CARVING AND MASONRY
Built between 1863 and 1869 the north east corner gatehouse of the viaduct was demolished after blitz damage in WW2.
In 2011/2012 Spectrum Stone successfully completed on schedule the highly detailed stonework for the new build project which was erected during 2012/13.
The above photos are just a small selection of work undertaken by Spectrum Stone on the
Sixty London – Holborn Viaduct project.
SIXTY LONDON - HOLBORN VIADUCT
NEW BUILD PROJECT ELABORATE CARVING AND MASONRY
Spectrum Stone were awarded the prestigious contract at Holborn Viaduct to undertake the production of two 6.5 tonne Atlantis Gods forming balcony supports on the buildings facade. Drawings and the production of the clay scale maquette were undertaken prior to production of the portland stone figures. Each carving required three months labour to complete from block form.
Once the stone blocks were received the first stage was to profile the bottom-bed and abacus of the stone on a bridge saw to remove excess material and speed up production.
Once achieved, the remaining work was completed using traditional techniques and modern air chisels and angle grinders.
SARUM CHASE DRAGON
THE DRAGONS CREATED FOR SARUM CHASE - HAMPSTEAD
Spectrum Stone were nominated to produce a one-off bespoke hand-carved dragon using an English limestone. Initial drawings of the dragon were sketched out showing different poses and expressions, once approved a full size marquette was sculpted from clay. This enabled the client to appreciate its three dimensional form. The carving process then began from the stone block.
ST BRIDES CHURCH
ST BRIDES CHURCH - FLEET STREET
Spectrum Stone were part of the restoration and conservation project on St. Brides Church London. Their ivolvement included the complete replacement of three Corinthian Capitals that had eroded beyond repair. These were detailed and approved for production and restored to their former glory. Other works included restoring eight 2.5m high urns, which had certain stones replaced and the majority conserved.
CORINTHIAN CAPITAL
LANESBOROUGH HOUSE, WENTWORTH
A recent project for a private house based in Wentworth Surrey. Spectrum Stone were involved from the drawing stages to ensure the client’s full approval. Once the stone was procured, production could begin.
PEMBERTON FAMILY CREST
PEMBERTON FAMILY CREST
For the large Ketton Stone dwelling being constructed outside Cambridge, Spectrum Stone were commissioned to produce the centre piece to this large stone project.