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The act of accurately assessing what a piece of furniture needs is the
single most important step.
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There
are many qualified crafts people out there to do the work, but the
vital question of what kind of work should be done is often
ignored. |
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However,
if it's a dirty 1900's rolltop that has seen better days, of course
I will refinish it! |
If
a client wants a Philadelphia highboy or tall case N.H. clock stripped
and refinished, I'll begin a lesson on the many reasons why
that just shouldn’t be done!
It
is a responsibility to own such pieces and decisions can’t
be made carelessly. We would need to discuss conservation - in other
words, stabilizing and preserving the piece as it is today.
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I
provide everything to do with the wood: re-gluing, major and/or minor
wood replacement and/or rebuilding, spindles, rockers, side rails, finials,
carvings, veneer, moldings, etc.
Complete
refinishing or cleaning and over finishing, perfect color blending and
replacement are all options to be considered.
I
am happy to estimate jobs either on location or by images through email. |
