Wednesday 28 March 2012

Victorian Oriental Folding Screen XIXc.

Two panels folding screen from the second half of the 19th century is by origin from UK. When it arrived it was covered with wax, there was an attempt to do some repairs, visible on the corners of the lacquered part; it was absent one wheel, breaks on the wood from the back, numerous losses of mother of pearl and bone.
The middle part that is lacquered  cardboard - was also damaged.















It took me almost one year to finish all the restoration work. And here it is the result.















Monday 4 July 2011

French XIX Walnut Wash Stand

French walnut wash stand, from c.1890. Four drawers have numerous breaks on veneer, also missing two key holes, 1 wheel, mirror and one locker with keys.
Marble has several cracks and many spots. The top has a big crack, it has signs of termites.
Inside it is missing also the rail for to open the cover.
The wood was covered with the layer of dirt (dust).
This item was previously restored, but a long time ago.
Result of the work is coming soon.
Unfortunately the rail and one locker are still missing.









and here are the photos after the restoration:
(photos of the interior part are coming soon)











English Wardrobe Art Deco

English single Art Deco Wardrobe from the 20s-30s. I think its veneered with rosewood. Inside of it there is a hanger rail. No key attached, the locker is broken. The overall condition is very good. Requires only cleaning of the wood and polishing with shellac. Inside I used transparent varnish. On the door there is a company-producer logo.
The finished work is coming soon.











Friday 1 July 2011

Tea Table - XIX Century

French Tea/Card Table, XIX century, empire, lyre style in mahogany. When it arrived it had numerous little damages on the veneer (missing), crack on the inside wood topping, black circle spots on top (inside and outside) . This table was previously restored. It has inside drawer. Unfortunately I have not made the pictures of it  before the restoration process, but during. The first photo is made after the restoration. I changed the textile for the inside drawer (dark blue felt). The table required cleaning, polishing and filling with the missing veneer.








                                         
           It was very hard to clean the black circles on the top




                         And the photos after the restoration: