My weekly visit from Mary Carson

My weekly visit from Mary Carson

My wonderful friend, Mary Carson popped in to visit me during the week.

She brought me these American ‘Mary gone Crackers’ to enjoy with the beautiful NZ Mainland Cheese.

Haven’t had the chance to try either yet, such an incredibly busy week!

Not complaining!

Thanks Mary for your wonderful friendship.

This is one of the many things I’ll miss when I finally close next year.

RESTORATION - Not for sale

RESTORATION – Not for sale

Restoration of a 20th century retro rosewood sideboard.

Five after photos, then three before.

We couldn’t work out exactly what had been applied to the lacquered finish to make such a patchy mess.

Heavily cleaned back, removing all damages and paint spots.

Re french polish, colour damage during process, cut back and wax finish.

Very happy customer!

First quarter 18th century English oak gate-leg table.

First quarter 18th century English oak gate-leg table.

The two plank rectangular central top, with two, two plank drop sides.
Having a fine scratch mould 1cm from plain edge.
One end skirt having a later replaced or rebuilt 19th century drawer, with a brass handle.
The base with graceful cotton-reel legs, joined by bobbin-turned stretchers.
Fantastic overall deep oak colours and patination.

C.1720

H.72cm   W.112cm  D.55cm

Opened:  W.142cm   D.112cm

 

RESTORATION - Not for sale

RESTORATION – Not for sale

Restoration of an unusual 19th century French Amboyna Burl cylinder-top writing desk

Before and after photos.
We had great pleasure in restoring this piece.
Eddies perfect kingwood cross-banding, amboyna veneer and satinwood stringing inlay patching.
My colouring and french polishing, Jack cut back and waxing.

Very happy customers!

RESTORATION - Not for sale

RESTORATION – Not for sale

20th century oak sideboard

Fresh out of restoration from an unattractive chocolate colour with tiny steel handles to this.

We rarely strip, but in this case nothing to save, so hand strip, no sanding, mix a bitumen based stain, re polish, cut back and built a wax finish.