Tag Archives: Antique chair restoration in Manchester

Gluing and clamping a antique balloon back chair

Before the top arched rail could be glued back,four new beech dowels were turned on the lathe and the old broken dowels were carefully removed with a slightly undersized drill bit and a quarter inch chisel. These chairs are difficult … Continue reading

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Chair repair and restoration

A pair of late Victorian mahogany balloon backs,part of a set of eight dining chairs.Made from fine Honduras Mahogany,these chairs are beautifully made and are of great quality.The makers label is still intact found underneath the back of the front … Continue reading

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