This has been the largest trunk restoration we have completed to date. Our customer wanted a restoration but also wanted us to retain the 100+ years of patina. We first set about hand cleaning the tin which had years of rust dirt and grim build up. We believe that the trunk also had fire damage […]
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Barrel Trunk Restoration-circa 1871
Posted in Antique furniture, Before & After Photos, Furniture Repair Albuquerque
Also tagged patina, restoration
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Trunk Restoration, back to bling!
Although our customer’s trunk was in relatively good condition the brief was to make it look pretty and glossy! There were precision repairs using epoxy putty fill techniques to the corner edges and a large crack to the top. The metal corner and edge protectors needed the old finish removed; we then added an Antique […]
Posted in Antique furniture, Before & After Photos, Furniture Damage Solutions, Furniture Repair Albuquerque
Also tagged bling, chest, gold brozing powder, shellac
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