Training

Starting his career in 1986 as an antique restorer in Wickham, Justin Newman completed the City & Guilds Furniture Craft Course at Highbury College in Portsmouth while working in the antiques trade.

In 1992, he focused on a full-time Furniture Conservation course at Rycotewood College.

Justin was awarded with a full scholarship at the renowned West Dean College, completing a British Antique Dealers Association Diploma, Furniture Restoration and Conservation in 1995.

Justin is also a member of the British Watch and Clockmakers Guild.

Work Experience

Justin’s career includes the following he where gained much experience in his field:

• Sotheby’s Fine Art Auctions – Restorer & Polisher
• Richard Higgins Conservation – specialising in Early English Clock Cases and Barometers
• Charles Manners & Co – across the USA replicating panelled rooms and libraries in the manner of the eminent 18th century architect Robert Adam
• The Royal Household and St Georges College –  Senior Conservator based at Windsor Castle from 2005 to 2020