Restoration Company Ltd, Dorney, Berkshire, specialises in the restoration and French polishing of fine antique furniture and decorative pieces. Our furniture restoration skills range from Cabinet Making through to French Polishing including Gilding, Wood Carving and Wood Turning. Our senior craftsman has over 38 years experience.
Our security alarmed and temperature controlled workshop is situated near Maidenhead, in the grounds of Dorney Court, Dorney, Berkshire within sight of Eton & Windsor Castle. We estimate items at no charge and always provide a detailed list of work required prior to commencement of the restoration work.
Our security alarmed and temperature controlled workshop is situated near Maidenhead, in the grounds of Dorney Court, Dorney, Berkshire within sight of Eton & Windsor Castle. We estimate items at no charge and always provide a detailed list of work required prior to commencement of the restoration work.
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This wooden ornament was brought to the Traditional Restoration Company for repair because it had been dropped, which left it minus its horn and with part of its ear missing. The repair of the horn was relatively straight-forward - we spliced-on a piece of matching wood and carved it to shape.
The ear was a more delicate operation, because there was a very small surface area onto which to glue the new wood, and great care had to be taken when carving the ear.After colouring the repairs to blend in, we revived the rhinos faded oil finish and re-oiled it.
The ear was a more delicate operation, because there was a very small surface area onto which to glue the new wood, and great care had to be taken when carving the ear.After colouring the repairs to blend in, we revived the rhinos faded oil finish and re-oiled it.
The fascination for exotic animal forms as art and decoration during the Victorian period stemmed from returning explorers and wealthy tourists as the empire spread across the globe. To show off this new found knowledge, new skills were born. The table bell was a normal part of dinner service in high society.
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