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Restoration and Conservation
Water Damaged William Moore of Dublin Marquetry Satinwood and Harewood card table.
A water spillage had caused mineral staining, lifting and distortion of veneer and inlays.
The treatment began by dissolving the damaged polish and bleaching the mineral staining.
Then the veneers were dampened and glue fed under delaminated areas. Warm flat pads (cauls) were applied overnight to consolidate and level the veneer and inlays.
The damaged area was then coloured and polished to replicate the aesthetic appearance of the surrounding tabletop.
- Before treatment…
- Adjusting colours of bleached area…
- The same area after treatment…
Fire damaged marquetry door panel from a Japanese Bureau
This marquetry panel, only 80mm x 120mm in size, had been severely scorched by a candle flame. The marquetry had sustained losses, discolouration and glue lines weakened.
Any marquetry that could be saved was consolidated and re-coloured.
The missing area was re-cut, glued in place, coloured and finished to blend with the existing surface.
- Before treatment.
- After treatment.
19th Century Gothic Bookcase from Chippendales Director
This bookcase had its glazing bars removed for display purposes in a shop in the USA.
The second and third photographs illustrate carving in progress that was needed to patch losses and replace the missing elements.
After careful colour matching and polishing, the glazing bars were applied to the glazed doors.
The final photograph features the bookcase complete with its glazing bars applied.
- Before treatment.
- Re-carving losses and patching.
- Re-carving losses and patching.
- After treatment.
Water damaged Art Deco Burr Elm veneered Cabinet
The treatment required re-laying of the veneer with hide glue and mild bleaching of the stains.
The top was then colour adjusted and re-polished with a wax finish.
- Before treatment.
- Before treatment.
- After treatment.
- After treatment.
Replicas
Replica of a Cherrywood Sofa
- The Original.
- The Replica-all inlays were made ‘inhouse’.
- The original Arm with inlays.
- Replica arm with inlays.
- The front rail of the original.
- The front rail of the replica.
Replica of a Gainsborough Chair
- This photo shows the original, still with its back webbing, and the replica.
Replica of an 18th Century Oak Dresser
- The original dresser.
- The replica made in solid oak and with traditional construction.
Replica of The table for Househill by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
My table was made in oak, like the original, and painted white.
- The replica.
- More detailed close up.