ABOUT
I have been involved in the restoration of antique furniture from the age of 18, as an apprentice at the well established Liverpool firm, 'Gostin's of Liverpool' and then, on a self-employed basis, from 1987. In this time, I have restored fine furniture for the antiques trade, collectors and private customers. I cover all aspects of polishing and wood repairs from light fettling projects to complete furniture rebuilds, using generations old traditional methods, tools and materials with a fine attention to detail. My aim has always been for sympathetic restoration, blending new repairs as seamlessly as possible with the original surfaces and patination.
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I have in stock a large selection of original antique brass fittings and hardware - for example keys, hinges, locks, castors, antique screws, hand-forged nails etc. - to help with the replacement of missing and damaged parts where necessary as well as a huge variety of antique timbers and veneers for matching in repairs.
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I also accept commissions to make small, replica antique furniture as well as modern furniture items to order. For this service please get in touch via the 'Contacts' page.
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Services
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All wood repairs - including veneers, inlays, mouldings, fretwork and carving.
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Traditional French polishing and colour matching, finish reviving.
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Re-glazing using antique glass.
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Replacement or repair of existing leather writing surfaces.
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​Antique brass fittings and castors repaired or replaced.
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​Bespoke furniture replicas made to order.
Projects
Below is a selection of repair projects. Click on the pics below to zoom in.
Edwardian ornately carved mahogany torchere/urn stand in the Georgian style with damaged fretwork gallery. Pictures show new sections being made, clamped and glued in place and colour matched (the stand overall was given a light clean and polish).
A Victorian upholstered armchair. Scroll arm terminal renewed, replacing the missing original section on the left hand side. Finishing with the matching in of colour and patination.