Leda and the Swan

A papier-mâché tray, “Leda and the Swan”. A Regency period, papier-mâché tray, English, circa 1820. This tray had damaged corners, the slanted border was lifting off the plate, usual wear and nicks, required re-gluing, filling, cleaning and re-polishing.

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Boule Work Center Table

A 19th century, French Boule work center table, circa 1860. This case suffered fire and water damages, and was seriously mishandled. It shows how extreme situations can be restored, in this case, loose brass inlay, lifting tortoise shell, cleaning, polishing, re-gluing and consolidating the frame, and rebuilding a French polished surface.

Wine Cellerette

A late Georgian, mahogany wood, cellerette, English circa 1810. The wine cellarette required consolidating lifting veneers, removing water stains, cleaning and polishing. Every step done by hand, using the traditional products and techniques to restore its full potential appearance. In the background, can be seen an example of a mahogany wood dinning room table, re polished along the same methods rendered its former glory.

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Bary Harp

One of the most interesting recent project, showing a Regency period, 8 pedal, signed and numbered Barry Harp, #347, in the Grecian style, found in a deteriorated condition; the harp suffered prolonged moisture exposure and was affected by parasites. After several months of painstaking work, now set to survive for posterity

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Water Damage

Organic finishes tend to react to acidic water and liquids, showing here examples of what can be done. Most times it is not required to remove the existing finish, simple re-booting the medium procedures can do wonders!

Ivory & Bone Pagoda Tower