In our Halesowen workshop, we stabilise structurally compromised heirlooms, revive original finishes to a beautiful patina and use period-correct techniques and materials to preserve and enhance your treasured antiques.
We operate with a deep respect for historical joinery. Every repair is executed using period-accurate materials, hand-mixed hide glues, and traditional techniques that preserve both structural integrity and historical value.
A successful restoration never looks brand new. It remains rich with its hard-earned patina, stabilized and ready to withstand another century of daily use and family history.
We keep a large stock of period timbers, veneers and furniture hardware for use in our projects. Where reversibility is crucial, we always use appropriate, protein based adhesives(hide, fish, rabbit skin etc)
We reject modern polyurethane sprays. Finishes are built up coat by coat using hand-rubbed shellac for a deep, authentic luster.
Unlike some "restorers" we never remove original finishes unless absolutely necessary. Experience tells us that historic shellac and wax based finishes can almost always be revived or reworked to a fine patina.
Our Gloucestershire space is designed around quiet focus, housing a collection of historical hand tools and seasoned heirloom timbers.