Monthly Archives: February 2014
It’s not all furniture restoration
When driving or cycling around ,If I see a skip,then I have to have a quick look inside.I found this small wash stand upright in a skip in Chorlton Manchester,the base of the stand was missing.I had already bought an … Continue reading
Camphor wood Chest
Featured below are before and after restoration photos of an antique Camphor wood chest.Restoration involved gluing back broken or fractured areas of the lid,removal of wood from the front section of the lid to accommodate for shrinkage.Refitting of the lid,so … Continue reading
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Tagged Cleaning Reviving and building a polished surface to reveal the true beauty of this timber
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Before, during and after restoration
Photos showing before during and after shots of a pair of Antique late Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs.The original surface finish has been cleaned with a mixture of Methylated spirits,Pure Turpentine,Acetic acid,Brasso, Washing up liquid, and Ammonia.Given a good … Continue reading
Posted in antique chair restoration, antique furniture, cabinet maker, Chair repairs, cheshire, christopher roe, French polishing, Furniture conservation, Furniture polisher, Furniture repairs, furniture restoration, furniture restoration techniques, furniture restorer, lancashire, manchester, north west, salford
Tagged Badly broken chair with poor surface finish now much improved
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Chris Roe Furniture Restoration 