Period Restorations by John Lawrence

	Repairs: Veneers reglued/repaired Structural work including case restoration, cracks filled, drawer slides repaired and missing components replaced Open fret work Inlay and marquetry Lathe turnings - spindles, stretchers, legs and drawer knobs replaced Carvings Clock Cases Restored Oil Paintings Restored Mouldings repaired, replaced Chair caning, rush seats, porch weave, Shaker seats   On-site/In-house Services: Touch-ups, removal of scratches, water marks, stains and burns Restoring the finish - damaged, worn and abraided finishes are restored in the home by proper cleaning and light french polishing to revive the body and color to its original splendor. Minor repair - can be performed in the home, but are better executed in the environment of our shop.

	Finishes: French polish - the original finish of 90% of all antique durniture prior to 1900.  It's beautiful depth and mellow glow is unattainable by any other method, Laquer -  a sprayed finish found on manufactured (assembly line) furniture beginning at the turn of the twentieth century. Polyurethane and epoxy coatings - these finishes are not acceptable alternatives to shellac and laquer as they are not reversible or restorable and are not used in our shop.

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