I was contacted by client who said they had had a fire and their clock was damaged. This clock was burnt and soaked by fireman, when they put the fire out the clock was then left for a period of time. When we received the clock it was rusted and covered in verdigris this clock was then left for a period of time for the client and the insurance company to decide on the action. It was decided after about a year that this clock should be restored. The movement was so rusted all the Continue Reading
Investment Blog,
In these days of apparent hardship, countries not being able to pay their way, those that are lucky enough to have savings wondering whether they might lose all they have. This seems to be the general state of the news, one thing i have to say though is that good antique restorers have never been busier as those that are in the know are investing in good quality antique furniture. Antiques have never been so cheap as lots of people are selling their items simply to live. This seems a Continue Reading
Early Victorian loo table
This early Victorian loo table made from burr walnut has bubbling veneer and a large split which goes right through from one side to the other. Firstly the area is steamed profusely to remove the veneer then the crack is opened and glue poured in and clamped. A butterfly made from timber of the same gender as the base wood, is inserted across the crack on both sides, the veneer is then re-layed. On the left a photograph of the Continue Reading