by April Hann Lanford | Sep 9, 2024 | Conservation, Projects, Restoration
This 19th century monumental urn arrived to us with a broken post that was heavily corroded. Old previous, failed attempts to repair were evident. The urn was carefully cleaned and disassembled. A new mechanical fastener was installed and the urn properly...
by April Hann Lanford | Aug 24, 2024 | Custom Framing, Projects
We recently framed this pair of figures, Dancing Hare Toddy and Dancing Kong Tamari, c. 1980, by Chicago Imagist, Karl Wirsum. Each figure was archivally hinged and elevated within the shadowbox frame to allow more visual depth. The simplicity and contrast of the...
by April Hann Lanford | Aug 2, 2024 | Conservation, Projects, Restoration
In the late 19th century when Victorian homes were cold and drafty, having cold silverware was a concern. Spoon warmers were considered a fashionable way for the hostess to warm serving spoons. Boiling water would be poured into this shell shaped vessel...
by April Hann Lanford | Jun 16, 2024 | Projects, Vitrines
A custom double post mount was made to display this heirloom Sgian-Dubh with sheath. A sgian-dubh is a small single edged knife worn as part of Scottish Highland Dress. The African black wood hilt, along with the sterling silver elements and the precious...
by April Hann Lanford | Jun 10, 2024 | Furniture Restoration, Projects
This antique curio cabinet was damaged from impact from a collapsed wall. The glass panel in the right door was broken, and the veneer on the wooden cabinet was abraded from contact with moisture and debris. The broken antique glass panel had the desirable...
by April Hann Lanford | May 10, 2024 | Custom Framing, Projects, Vitrines
This petite kite is part of an edition of 300, from the January 20, 1998-September 26,1999 installation at the MCA Chicago. The installation consisted of 10,000 handmade kites which were suspended from the ceiling to form a single arch above the seating area in the...