by April Hann Lanford | Apr 16, 2024 | Antique Frame, Conservation, Projects, Restoration
The hanging hardware failed on this gilded age frame, causing it to fall to the floor. The impact resulted in several areas of damaged and missing ornamentation.The frame was cleaned using a combination of aqueous and dry methods. The lifting areas...
by April Hann Lanford | Mar 21, 2024 | Furniture Restoration, Projects
Our client had memories of sitting and spinning around in this stool during the holidays and wanted to make sure his children were able to as well.Multiple attempts had been made to try to repair this heirloom piano stool before it arrived at our studio. There was...
by April Hann Lanford | Feb 10, 2024 | Custom Framing, Projects
This original glazed ceramic round dish titled, “Jacqueline at the Easel” by Pablo Picasso arrived to us with the request to safely display it vertically. It was previously display on a tabletop easel, however, that left it vulnerable to accidental...
by April Hann Lanford | Jan 9, 2024 | Conservation, Fire Damage, Projects, Restoration
The Treatment of an Antique Ansonia Mantel Clock This antique mantel clock was recovered from a residential fire. The clock was manfactured in the United states by the Ansonia Clock Company in the early 20th century. The Ansonia clock company was in...
by April Hann Lanford | Dec 17, 2023 | Projects, Restoration
Even a small repair can have a huge impact.The broken metal handle was brazed and resecured to this antique doll buggy. The area of repair was then retouched. This antique toy stroller was returned to the family for a fourth generation to play with and...