Quick Restoration of a customers Dining Table
I called into a customers last night with a few colours and waxes and cleaned up their table.
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RESTORATION – Not for sale.
We just finished restoring this fantastic set of 19th century English Country Regency dining chairs.
A customer purchased them not realising that many users ago, someone had drilled holes through every leg and seat rail, tying a coat hanger style metal brace.
Once removed, not easily, they were a complete mess!
Eddie took each chair apart and rebuilt them. We cleaned back, filled the holes, disguised the repairs and refinished them.
Cut back and waxed today and ready to deliver.
I thought I’d share the process with you.
Note: still to be reupholstered.
Recently restored: Beautiful first half 20th century American mahogany extension dining table
We recently restored this beautiful first half 20th century American mahogany extension dining table for some of my favourite customers.
It would have been easy to strip, sand and re finish.
Would have cost substantially more and the dark red/brown mahogany colour would have returned.
The overall fade is what’s so attractive re this table.
The carriers delivers to our workshops. We cleaned back the surfaces, retaining the original finish (most important) Shane, very cleverly filled the deep gouge/scratch perfectly level, no damage to surrounding surface! Exceptional!
Jack re french polished the table, during the processes, I coloured out the repair.
Once completed, the table was cut back and wax finished, to soften the shine.
Note: retaining the original fade and overall markings is most important.
Very happy customers and looks magnificent back in place, alongside the matching English Regency mahogany sideboard, we restored at the same time.
I’ll probably post that tomorrow….
Team work here, something we all enjoy…
Thanks Jack & Shane
Intricate Restoration of 19th century Italian terracotta Amphora.
We recently restored this 19th century Italian terracotta amphora.
They rest on the 31st floor and a freak wind gust broke one into pieces.
Here’s a few after and during photos of our work.
The first photos were taken once back in place.
Restoring is certainly our bread and butter when it comes to business income.
Seeing the smile on a customers face when delivering a finished piece can be more rewarding than the payment…
BTW, the views from this outstanding building are the best I’ve seen in Melbourne.
Jamie demonstrates how to restore without any products
This is a French Buffet Deux Corps with strong English Hepplewhite influences
Decorative 18th Century French Oak Buffet Deux Corps, of Small Proportions
This is French with strong English Hepplewhite influences.
Over the years I’ve sold many, usually slight or profusely carved.
This example has elegant modern like lines, beautifully worn and patinated. All original brass-work.
The standout piece in a modern apartment living room, entrance or hallway. Stunning lines indeed.
As I said usually carved, also usually much larger proportions.
H.230cm W.120cm D.50cm
Restoring without Wax
Restoration and French Polish Services
More ‘Before and After’ photos coming soon
Jamie Allpress and Shane Smith have been bringing pre-loved fine furniture back to life for 80 years between them. Restoring furniture in the correct way is very important.
If you would like some advice or an idea on how much a piece would cost to restore you can visit us at our store, call 9824 8551 or email with photos of the piece – jamie@allpress-antiques.com.au Read More
An Impressive Recent Restoration
Bringing your most loved peices back to life.
Jamie Allpress and Shane Smith have been bringing pre-loved fine furniture back to life for 80 years between them.
Restoring furniture in the correct way is very important.
We also offer in house restoration and French Polishing services such as Staircases and Fireplaces…
If you would like some advice or an idea on how much a piece would cost to restore you can visit us at our store, call 9824 8551 or email with photos of the piece – jamie@allpress-antiques.com.au
Restoration and French Polish Services
More ‘Before and After’ photos coming soon
Jamie Allpress and Shane Smith have been bringing pre-loved fine furniture back to life for 80 years between them. Restoring furniture in the correct way is very important.
If you would like some advice or an idea on how much a piece would cost to restore you can visit us at our store, call 9824 8551 or email with photos of the piece – jamie@allpress-antiques.com.au Read More
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If you are searching for something in particular that we do not currently have in stock, we are more than happy to search for it. Given our 40 years of networking, we have been able to establish an impressive list of contacts worldwide. With this, we have the capacity to source almost any piece of furniture, art or decorative item.
You are more than welcome to visit the shop and discuss your interests with Jamie, otherwise you could contact him via 9824 8551 – 0415 555 998 or jamie@allpress-antiques.com.au