Our Service

Close liaison with our clients begins with an on-site inspection of an object, a detailed and accurate treatment proposal, which is coupled with a comprehensive estimate for the work involved. This level of professionalism continues throughout the treatment of the object concluding with the delivery and handover of the item to Jamie Chatfield.

The client is always welcome to visit the workshop before or during treatment to inspect the work and to have a 'hands on' explanation of the work process.

Clients
The quality of our work is reflected in the calibre of our clients. We undertake work for Oxford University historic houses, museums, select dealers, private collectors and a number of churches. These include:

Most Oxford Colleges
The Ashmolean Museum
The National Trust
The Church of England
Broughton Castle, Oxfordshire
Forde Abbey, Somerset
The Country Seat, Nettlebed

Skills

These include:
Marquetry
Turning
Veneer Work
Gilding
Carving
Oriental and European lacquer work
Re-polishing
Period upholstery
Metal work
Historic interiors
Faithful copies of period pieces
Bespoke furniture
Condition reports, treatment proposals, post conservation/restoration reports
Surveys
Advice on environmental monitoring
Advice on the care of historical collections