Stone Polishing Solutions

Sydney Cove 1808 Map – Historical Restoration by Tony Mastrorillo

First Fleet Park, Sydney

Sydney Cove 1808 terrazzo map after restoration, with deep blue water, clear detail and a polished surface

Historical attribution

This work was carried out by Tony Mastrorillo personally, first as an employee of Ecorestoration Pty Ltd and later independently under Stone Solutions. It was not a Stone Polishing Solutions Pty Ltd contract; Stone Polishing Solutions Pty Ltd was established in 2016.

Performed by
Tony Mastrorillo
Engaged through
Ecorestoration Pty Ltd, then Stone Solutions
Period
Approximately 2002 to 2010/2011

Project details

Material
Terrazzo
Project type
Coating & Sealer Removal, Repairs & Surface Correction
Location
Sydney
Sector
Commercial

Project overview

Historical restoration of the Sydney Cove 1808 terrazzo map at First Fleet Park, personally carried out by Tony Mastrorillo before Stone Polishing Solutions was established.

The challenge

Before restoration, the surface of the map was dull and the colours of the water and land had faded. Its deteriorated protective coatings, inscriptions and decorative details all needed attention.

The restoration approach

Tony Mastrorillo carried out controlled mechanical diamond refinement, removed the deteriorated protective coatings, repaired the inscriptions and reconstructed decorative details, followed by ongoing maintenance of the map.

The result

Colour definition and surface clarity were recovered, as shown in the photograph taken after restoration, circa 2007–2008.

Processes used

  • Coating Removal
  • Repairs

Before & after

Before restoration

Sydney Cove 1808 terrazzo map before restoration, with a dull, faded surface and washed-out colours
Before restoration. The surface is dull and the colours of the water and land have faded.

After restoration

Sydney Cove 1808 terrazzo map after restoration, with deep blue water, clear detail and a polished surface
After restoration by Tony Mastrorillo, circa 2007–2008. Colour definition and surface clarity recovered.

Historical Restoration Photographs

Archival photographs documenting specialist restoration work on the Sydney Cove 1808 Map, including on-site equipment, surface treatment activities and Tony Mastrorillo working directly on the artwork.

  • Tony Mastrorillo in a high-visibility vest operating a rotary floor machine on the Sydney Cove 1808 Map, with the Circular Quay border lettering in the foreground and barrier tape around the work area
    Tony Mastrorillo working on the Sydney Cove 1808 Map using specialist floor restoration equipment.
  • Close-up of the Sydney Cove 1808 Map surface at night, showing the compass rose and inlaid street pattern, with the base of a restoration machine and a power lead resting on the map
    Close-up of the map surface and restoration equipment during the historical works.
  • Restoration machine standing on the Sydney Cove 1808 Map inside a taped-off work area at dusk, with the Sydney Opera House visible in the background
    Specialist restoration equipment positioned on the map within the cordoned-off work area.
  • Tony Mastrorillo standing on the Sydney Cove 1808 Map beside a rotary restoration machine, with a tree-lined park path and barrier tape behind him
    Tony Mastrorillo on site with the restoration machine during work on the historic map.
  • Wide view of the circular Sydney Cove 1808 Map on its raised stone base, showing the Sydney Cove 1808 border lettering, the bronze inscription band and the surrounding park
    Wider view of the Sydney Cove 1808 Map, showing the decorative design, inscriptions and surrounding public setting.

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