Restoration / conservation case studies
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
Detailed below is a small sample of some of our recent projects.
Stowe Pulpit
Stowe Pulpit Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge and view in more detail Before During After Back to Furniture Restoration case studies ››
Late 18th Century Secretaire
Late 18th Century Secretaire Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge and view in more detail Before During After Back to Furniture Restoration case studies ››
Late 17th Century Walnut Stool
Late 17th Century Walnut Stool Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge and view in more detail Before After Back to Furniture Restoration case studies ››
G.E. Street Vestment Cabinet
G.E. Street Vestment Cabinet Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge and view in more detail Before After Back to Furniture Restoration case studies ››
Early 18th Century Oak Coffer
Early 18th Century Oak Coffer Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge and view in more detail Back to Furniture Restoration case studies ››
Conservation of an Arts and Crafts oak door
Conservation of an Arts and Crafts oak door Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge and view in more detail This was originally destined for the skip but the owner wanted us to save it if possible. As...
Restoration of an early 18th century burr maple and Kingwood bracket clock
Late 18th Century ebonised longcase clock
Late 18th Century ebonised longcase clock Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge and view in more detail This provincial clockcase arrived with a thick, muddy brown paint all over it but there was clear...
Conservation of a Regency mahogany reading table
Conservation of a Regency mahogany reading table Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge and view in more detail Fortunately, this piece was only suffering from neglect and the passage of...
Restoration of a Knibb walnut longcase clock
Restoration of a Knibb walnut longcase clock Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge and view in more detail We were asked by a local museum to conserve this important clock. Essentially, it was in good order but was...
An ebony veneered Knibb bracket clock
An ebony veneered Knibb bracket clock Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge and view in more detail This really had been through "the mill" when it arrived with us as you can see from the images. All...
A pair of late 17th century walnut chairs
A pair of late 17th century walnut chairs Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge and view in more detail Back to Furniture Restoration case studies ››
Late 17th century marquetry clock
Late 17th century marquetry clock Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge and view in more detail Back to Furniture Restoration case studies ››
Restoration of a George Graham marquetry longcase clock
Restoration of a George Graham marquetry longcase clock Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge and view in more detail Back to Furniture Restoration case studies ››
Restored 18th century walnut doors
Restored 18th century walnut doors Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge and view in more detail Back to Furniture Restoration case studies ››
Restoring a scorched oak table top
Restoring a scorched oak table top. Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge and view in more detail Back to Furniture Restoration case studies ››
Restoration of an Italian walnut commode
Restoration of an Italian walnut commode. Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge and view in more detail Back to Furniture Restoration case studies ››
Restoring an early 18th century wing chair
Restoring an early 18th century wing chair. Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge and view in more detail Back to Furniture Restoration case studies ››
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