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Restoration, Preservation and Custom Framing Services

Restoration, Preservation and Custom Framing Services

by April Hann Lanford | Mar 12, 2024 | Antique Frame, Conservation, Disaster Planning, Fire Damage, Furniture Restoration, Restoration, Water Damage

With our talented team, we restore, preserve and display a variety of fine art, frames, mirrors, furniture and objects at our downtown studio in Chicago. Every piece is individually conditioned, and detailed treatment proposals are provided for client approval....
The Treatment of an Antique Ansonia Clock

The Treatment of an Antique Ansonia Clock

by April Hann Lanford | Jan 15, 2024 | Conservation, Fire Damage, Projects, Restoration

The Treatment of an Antique Ansonia Mantel Clock This antique mantel clock was recovered from a residential fire.  The clock was manfactured in the United states by the Ansonia Clock Company in the early 20th century.  The Ansonia clock company was in...
Wildfires, Emergency Preparation of Collections

Wildfires, Emergency Preparation of Collections

by April Hann Lanford | May 11, 2021 | Disaster Planning, Fire Damage

When there is a threat of wildfires in the area, time is of the essence to safeguard collections.  While the evacuation of a collection is the ideal solution, limited timing, access to packing materials, or the sheer volume of items, may prove it to be...
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