A Roman Britain
We were delighted to win the contract to supply showcases for the Roman Britain gallery following a competitive evaluation programme. The evaluation trials covered technical features, quality of construction, design support, security and environmental sealing performance.
We were delighted to win the contract to supply showcases for the Roman Britain gallery following a competitive evaluation programme. The evaluation trials covered technical features, quality of construction, design support, security and environmental sealing performance.
The British Museum's cases specification incorporated as standard most of the features normally regarded as options. These include lockable steel plinths; low-iron content glass; individually switched dimmable fluoresent and fibre optic lighting; multi-point locking for each door; linear bearings for door extensions; separate access for conditioning equipment; locking case lids with gas strut support and fully encapsulated dress and structural panels.
Exhibition fact file
What's Inside
The British Museum's cases specification incorporated as standard most of the features normally regarded as options.
Museum
British Museum Roman Britain, London
Date
1996
Designer
British Museum Design Department
Unique Features
In addition to the standard specification units, two special cases were built to meet the special requirements of two exhibits: the Meonstoke Wall and Lindow Man.
Cases Used
Inca, Fluorescent and fibre optic lighting
