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Belonging to a Clifton, Bristol based private client, this 19thC Speciman Table had spent many years stored in a damp outbuilding and had suffered water damage from a leaking roof.

The completed top (completed 2010) This is a stunningly beautiful piece of furniture!

Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest belonging to a private client and used by the clients relative as a tool chest in a workshop. The piece needs extensive restoration to both the cabinet work and the polished finish as can be seen in the image!

The completed work with repairs undertaken to missing beading and loose and missing veneers. The entire polished finish was carefully removed and the piece re french polished using traditional methods and materials. It was not practical to retain the original finish due to severe sun damage, oxidisation and drying out. (completed 2009 for a private client in Bristol)

Victorian Mahogany Wall Clock in totally derilect condition with almost no value! The clock is missing it's base section and the mahogany dial surround has already been turned up elsewhere.

The completed clock with the newly made base section constructed from old and authentic materials. The previously made dial surround has been adapted to fit the clock case. The clock was subject to numerous and extensive veneer repairs and the entire piece was refinished and distressed. (completed 2009)

A Georgian Mahogany Tripod Table. The top support block had extensive woodworm and was beyond saving. This image shows the block having been removed in pieces due to the joint being wedged within the tenon. The repair consists of making up a replacement block from Oak. Other aspects of the table restoration involved regluing a shattered leg and attention to the surface finish.

The completed table fully restored. This table is rare and unusual in that it has a one piece mahogany top approx 40 inches in width! (completed 2010)

1980's Oak Dining Table showing extensive surface damage

The entire top has been stripped, colour matched and french polished by hand (completed 2010)

Superb quality Mahogany Library Bookcase with flame veneers 93" high. Circa 1830. In dry storage for the last 6 years and before that located for 30 years in the Chairman's office of an Insurance Company in London. Needing around 20 hours work.

The completed Bookcase awaiting the final work - replacement of broken door glass. The bookcase retains it's existing polished finish having been sympathetically restored. (completed 2010)

The remains of a 19thC Walnut Vienna Wall Clock, having been subject to some DIY restoration then stored in a domestic garage for many years. The clock arrived at the workshop as a large cardboard box of bits!

The completed clock after an extensive rebuild and restoration. There is a written and pictorial record of the restoration of this piece consisting of 15 images listed under "Vienna Wall Clock Case" in PAST PROJECTS IN DETAIL at the top right hand corner of this page. (completed 2010 for a private client in Bristol))

Georgian Oak and Mahogany Cross Banded Chest of Drawers. In derilect condition and beyond saving in many peoples eyes. Needed complete and extensive restoration. Apologies for the poor image - the camera was having an off day!

Completed chest - this piece really did need enormous work. Complete dismantling of the carcase and regluing, numerous repairs to veneer loss, repairs to drawer runners, cock beading, drawer rails and feet. Both sides of the chest had seperated and needed regluing. The top of the chest has been totally replaced using period oak timber which in turn has been cross banded with original cuban mahogany complete with ebony line inlay all glued down using traditional scotch glue. The whole chest has been sympathetically refinished correctly for the period. In total around 45 hours work (completed 2008 for a client in Maidenhead, Berkshire))

Victorian Mahogany Extending Dining Table in derilect condition missing it's two centre leaves. This piece needed extensive work to all aspects. The missing leg is not actually missing, it's just parted company with the table!

Completed table in the workshop. The two loose centre leaves have been made from scratch in period timbers to match the originals. The missing leg has been repaired also numerous repairs to the sliding runners, underframe, existing table leaves and built up moulded edging. The whole table top has been french polished by hand whilst the table base including legs has been revived and waxed. (completed 2006) This example is one table of dozens that I have completed over recent years of varying sizes and measuring up to 20 feet long.

Victorian Walnut Sutherland Table with Burr Walnut veneered top belonging to a client in Gloucester. This table is of unusual design and has four swinging legs that support the flaps.

The table was completely dismantled, all the leg frames were reglued. The top underwent some veneer repairs and was completely re french polished as per the clients instructions. Note: there is some reflection of light showing to top of the front facing leaf.

Early Georgian Mahogany Dressing Table or small desk. Measuring only 31" across and retaining original brasswork. The above image shows the piece before any work commenced!

After much work, the item returned to its former glory! Some of the components were beyond repair and have been replaced. Namely - new feet and base mouldings all the way round, new centre door and frame, new veneered facings to all the drawer rails all of which have been constructed from period cuban mahogany. The peice was then revived, new timbers stained and distressed and a hard wax finish applied to the whole. In all about 35 hours work and completed early 2011.