Wood Finishing
Traditional French polishing, oil,finishing, wax polishing & the cleaning & conservation of old surfaces.
Cabinet Work
All repairs including turning, carving, also
re-building missing or damaged parts of furniture.
We endeavour to use old timber where necessary.
Veneering, Marquetry & Inlay
Hand veneering in the traditional method using hot glue to lay new or old surface veneer where appropiate.
Leather & Baize Lining
Gold tooled leather can be supplied & layed for writing surfaces such as desk tops & bureau falls. Baize is available for lining card tables & box interiors.
Metalwork
Handles, castors, locks, brass-casting, keys & associated brassware can be repaired, replaced or matched. All work is coloured & patinated to blend in with the existing finish.
Upholstery, Chair Caning & Rushing
Sub-contracted to skilled specialists with all associated woodwork dealt with by Andrew A. Matthews Restoration.
Commissions
Accurate copies of furniture made & finished to achieve a period appearance.
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