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2021

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I don't do things by halves - The incredible conservation of the James Bruce drinking horn (Part 2)

Nearly a metre in length, 250 years old and broken into two shattered halves, the James Bruce drinking horn represented an epic challenge in my conservation career. This is the conclusion of the horn’s incredible conservation journey.

Messerschmidt, Lydia
Legacies of Empire, Conservation, Ethiopia, and War
2021

Blog post

I don't do things by halves - The incredible conservation of the James Bruce drinking horn (Part 1)

Last year I encountered the most challenging object in my career as conservator so far – the James Bruce drinking horn. Dirty, cracked and broken into two distinct parts it was a long way from its original condition over 250 years ago. This is the story of the horn’s incredible...

Messerschmidt, Lydia
Legacies Of Empire, Ethiopia, Conservation , and War