Diary 18th September 2008
A stonemason applying a mortar bed to the top of the Paterae before fixing
A mechanical lift with bags of soft sponge to protect the carving
from damage is used to lift the Paterae into position
After the Paterae has been lifted into place the stainless steel
retaining nut and washer is tightened by hand
After the bolt has been hand tightened the masons give it a final "nip" with a spanner. The bolts cannot be over tight as this would fracture the stone
The stonemason checks to make sure the fixings
are snug into the rebated stone
One of the four different designs of Paterae
The stonemason makes sure that the joint is completely filled with mortar
The stonemason makes sure that the joint is completely filled with mortar
A video clip showing the fixing of the Paterae, will be online soon...
The specialist metalworkers are fixing a temporary jig into
position to ensure that all the holes that need
to be drilled at the top of the new cage
are in exactly the right position
The position of the jig indicates where the top of the new cage will be
With the jig in place the metalworkers can start drilling
their fixing holes for the new cage
A tape measure is used to keep a check on the depth of the
holes for the cage fixings
The gilder applies the very last piece of new gold leaf to the
flaming orb at the top of the Monument
The gilder applies the very last piece of new gold
leaf to the flaming orb at the top of the Monument
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3 October, 2008