Bread and Butter - Antique Restoration

Whilst restoring antiques for some of London's top antique houses, many provincial dealers and private clients, I have come across a wide variety of styles and techniques which can be employed in many ways.

I specialise in the decorative aspects such as gilding, lacquer and painted furniture. I have some very skilled associates who undertake the structural work.

Some clients like things to look like new and some prefer a more discreet service; I work closely with the client to ensure that pieces are restored to a level they are happy with.

 
 
 
 

The centuries old technique of Gilding is the process of applying fine metallic leaf or powder to solid surfaces.  The two main types are water gilding and oil gilding.  Water gilding requires more preparation than oil but has a superior finish, it is sometimes hard for the untrained eye to know the difference.  I have extensive experience with both whether gilding a piece from scratch or repairing damaged pieces.

I have also provided gilt accents in interiors.

 

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Mirror Top
I replaced the missing areas at the top of this intricate hall mirror and matched them to the original parts.

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Gilt Mirror Top

Lion's Head
I made a copy of this lion's head from a frame that I was restoring. It is water gilded and burnished.

Click to Contact Me This Framed Lion's Head is for sale, please contact me for details

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Gilt Lions Head

Pair of Carved Lion's Heads with Gilded Frames
I bought these antique carved panels featuring Lions heads and scrollwork. Bespoke chunky frames were made for them, which I then water gilded and burnished in 23.5 Carat Gold. They measure 62x41cm.

Click to Contact MeThis pair of carvings are for sale for £500 for the pair, please contact me for details

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Double Lions Heads
  

 

Thea Atkinson

mail@auntsponge.com

07974 400735