http://writeantiques.com/fine-antique-furniture-for-the-connoisseur-collector/ Helping You Find Right Antiques Mon, 07 May 2012 23:47:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://writeantiques.com/fine-antique-furniture-for-the-connoisseur-collector/comment-page-1/#comment-259 Christopher Proudlove Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:01:44 +0000 http://www.writeantiques.com/fine-antique-furniture-for-the-connoisseur-collector/#comment-259 Dear Jean Howes Thank you for your email, it's always a pleasure to hear from a reader. Needless to say, restoration is a highly specialised and potentially expensive venture. However, I believe we collectors have a duty to repair and care for objects that constitute our heritage. I regret I do not know of a restorer in your area, but I suggest you contact your local auctioneer. He is sure to have contacts on his books who can undertake the work on your behalf. In your area, I recommend Tennants. Be sure to get at least one, preferably two or three estimates - the costs for such work can run away with themselves. I hope this helps. Christopher Proudlove Dear Jean Howes
Thank you for your email, it’s always a pleasure to hear from a reader.
Needless to say, restoration is a highly specialised and potentially expensive venture. However, I believe we collectors have a duty to repair and care for objects that constitute our heritage.
I regret I do not know of a restorer in your area, but I suggest you contact your local auctioneer. He is sure to have contacts on his books who can undertake the work on your behalf. In your area, I recommend Tennants.
Be sure to get at least one, preferably two or three estimates – the costs for such work can run away with themselves.
I hope this helps.
Christopher Proudlove

]]> http://writeantiques.com/fine-antique-furniture-for-the-connoisseur-collector/comment-page-1/#comment-258 Jean Howes Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:36:57 +0000 http://www.writeantiques.com/fine-antique-furniture-for-the-connoisseur-collector/#comment-258 I have a canterbury in need of restauration. I think it may be rosewood. I am seeking advice on how to obtain advice . I live in Calderdale, Yorkshire, uk. The article on this page is very informative for those who know little of the histiry of this furniture. Thank you jean howes I have a canterbury in need of restauration. I think it may be rosewood. I am seeking advice on how to obtain advice . I live in Calderdale, Yorkshire, uk.
The article on this page is very informative for those who know little of the histiry of this furniture.
Thank you
jean howes

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