GILDING

Restoration and conservation of traditional water-gilded, oil-size gilding and gold leaf on reproduction furniture, decorative objects and more.

Specializing in: Ceramics, Wood, Metal, Glass, Sculpture, Furniture • Various traditional and experimental gilding techniques • Genuine gold leaf • Imitation gold • Gesso re-cutting • Gold tooling and embossing.

 Recent Projects

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Reeded Mirrors

Reeded mirrors come in and out of the studio for restoration quite often.   I was asked, by one client, to make a reproduction reeded mirror, so that it could be custom sized.  You can also see the sample in my sample category.  The moulding is a traditional 3 1/4″ width, and has 6 reeds.  It can be ordered in any custom size, and can be fitted with new, or antiqued glass.

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18th c Italian Mirror

All the high points of the carving were loose, or missing.  All salvageable areas were secured, and missing chips filled.  The mirror was then cleaned, and highlighted with bits of new gold, to give it a little sparkle.  Missing pieces of mirror were replaced with antique glass, cut to size.

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