ARTICLES & PUBLICATIONS

This page presents a selection of articles and publications written by Philip, including both original material and contributions to external publications and institutions. Together, these texts document aspects of his conservation and restoration practice and his engagement with historical furniture and decorative objects.

Conservation of a 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Sabre for the National Trust of Guernsey

Portrait of John Gaspard Le Marchant, whose work in cavalry training and weapon design led to the development of the 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Sabre. Image reproduced in connection with a Curator’s Choice exhibition. Conservation of a 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Sabre As part of a National Trust of Guernsey exhibition " A League of Gentlemen " which sought to explore stories of heroism, bravery and patriotism of island men and artefacts associated with them from the 18th to

Philip Burrows

2 days ago4 min read

The Wonder of Wood: Decorative Inlay and Marquetry in Europe and America, 1600–1900

A Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library and Philadelphia Museum of Art Conference April 26–28, 2022 “We have to think about the next...

Philip Burrows

Oct 24, 20225 min read

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ARTICLES & PUBLICATIONS

Conservation of a 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Sabre for the National Trust of Guernsey

The Wonder of Wood: Decorative Inlay and Marquetry in Europe and America, 1600–1900