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Portfolio

Furniture

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State Bed of Prince Tallyrand
Owner: Wellbeck Abbey Estate.
Careful treatment to all of the original carved, gilded and painted surfaces for the restoration of this truly grand lit à la Polonaise. Re-upholstery was carried out by RD Robins of London.




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Pair of George II giltwood torchères
Owner: The Rt.Hon. The Earl of Derby.
Many subsequent overgilds buried the exquisite detail of the carving. Careful removal of these layers revealed the original surface.




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Louis XV Lacquer Commode
Cleaning, surface consolidation and polishing restored this commode to its former glory.




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George II giltwood stand
Several overgilds and age left the cabinet stand looking tired and old. Some de-layering, cleaning, consolidation and a little re-gilding gave the stand its glory back




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Pair of early George III giltwood armchairs
Insect infestation and environment change had made these chairs deteriorate. Full surface consolidation and replacement, followed by new gilding promoted their recovery.