We have spent the last thirty years actively involved in the restoration, conservation, and trade of fine antique furniture. During this time we have gained a wealth of specialist knowledge and experience. We also offer a consultancy service on different sides of the antiques trade. We are heavily involved in the assessment of furniture following fire and flood damage.
This service involves visiting the property, advising on damaged items and compiling a detailed report for insurance companies. On numerous occasions we have been asked to advise on furniture acquisitions. Many items have been sourced for private individuals and collectors. Each piece has to be examined for authenticity, quality, colour and condition.
This service involves visiting the property, advising on damaged items and compiling a detailed report for insurance companies. On numerous occasions we have been asked to advise on furniture acquisitions. Many items have been sourced for private individuals and collectors. Each piece has to be examined for authenticity, quality, colour and condition.
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Gow Antiques and Restoration was established by Jeremy Gow in 1992. Having spent nine years working in different workshops in Scotland, France, Austria and Australia, Jeremy came back to start his own business at his family home near Forfar in Scotland. Jeremy is proud to be a full member of the British Antique Furniture Restoration Association (BAFRA), and is one of two accredited BAFRA members based in Scotland.
Jeremy Gow will be giving a talk at Kinross House for the Historic Houses Association. He will be talking on various pieces of furniture which were restored by Gow Antiques over the last year. The course is ideal for those looking to further their Continual Professional Development (CPD) training or those hoping to start their own antique business.
We like to think no antique furniture restoration job is too big, too small or too difficult whether it be in wood, tortoiseshell, mother of pearl, or ivory. Restoration can involve all sorts of different skills from cabinet-making to carving, veneer work to marquetry, boulle and polishing. We carry out all forms of cabinet-making for example making new legs, reconstructing whole pieces of furniture or making entire new bases for ornate cabinets.
A Victorian button back arm chair, unfortunately a simple wobble on a chair, whatever the age, can be a big job. All upholstery has to come off, we totally take apart the chair and reglue with fish glue. Then upholstered as before. Chairs get the most abuse out of all furniture so suffer the biggest damage.
People have travelled from all over the world to attend our courses, from South Africa, America, Canada, New Zealand, Europe and of course the UK. We hope you find a course that will suit your ability and interest and look forward to welcoming you to Pitscandly Farm in the future. If you wish to discuss any aspects of the courses further, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Wendy Wish
Jul 28, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value
What a great place to visit when antique hunting. Fabulous pieces available and good prices. Arrived unannounced and called the number on the door. Were made very welcome and browsed at leisure. We had set pieces in mind we were looking for so didnt purchase on this visit. Will definitely return in the near future. Many thanks
What a great place to visit when antique hunting. Fabulous pieces available and good prices. Arrived unannounced and called the number on the door. Were made very welcome and browsed at leisure. We had set pieces in mind we were looking for so didnt purchase on this visit. Will definitely return in the near future. Many thanks
Annie Gilbert
May 13, 2019
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