ANTIQUE SERVICES
We specialize in high quality restoration, repairs and refinishing to antique furniture, jewelry and art.
With 35 years of experience, much of our business is from loyal repeat customers, some we have known for over twenty years, as well as word of mouth referrals and new customers from our advertising. A large portion of our many restoration projects are items of furniture that have a special sentimental value to our customers.
Furniture that once belonged to grandparents and everyday family furniture with many childhood memories. Please feel very welcome to contact us and make an appointment to
view our workshop and see our current repair, refinishing and restoration projects in progress. We look forward to helping you. Few private collectors fully understand the need for conservation and refinishing of their fine furnishings. It is an endeavor they might often easily dismiss as too costly and unnecessary. The necessity of refinishing rests in the fact that every is deteriorating. As to cost, conservation is no less important than any other expense in protecting a valuable belonging.
Wood is very sensitive to water and changes in relative humidity. As the weather changes from season to season, so does the humidity in your home and also the moisture content of your wood furniture. The purpose of any wood finish is to minimize the effects of moisture changes by sealing the wood.
" In forty-three years of antiquarian bookselling, we have come across many old and rare books that are in need of care and restoration. We are very grateful for the loving attention they get from Christian. "
Gerald Welaskes
" Diana has been, and continues to be, my binder of choice for over ten years. In reference to my specialization in 18th century books, her restoration and rebinding is state of the art was perfect! "
Phillip Moore
" Diana is really talented, examples of her work grace the shelves of many private and institutional collections on both sides of the Atlantic. My highest recommendation for her talents and reliability. "
Mike Williams