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Repairs:
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Veneers reglued/repaired
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Structural work including case restoration,
cracks filled, drawer slides repaired and missing components replaced
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Open fret work
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Inlay and marquetry
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Lathe turnings - spindles, stretchers,
legs and drawer knobs replaced
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Carvings
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Clock Cases Restored
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Oil Paintings Restored
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Mouldings repaired, replaced
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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.
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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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John restoring a period drop-leaf table attributed
to Duncan Fyfe, famous NYC cabinetmaker,early 19th century
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