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....
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...
by Artifact Services | Dec 21, 2021 | Conservation, Furniture Restoration, Projects, Restoration
This prized 1908 Victrola model VV-XX phonograph arrived at our studio with a deteriorated finish delaminating veneer and extensive wear to the gilt ornamentation. This floor-standing model features an internal horn and has an unusually decorative cabinet with...
by April Hann Lanford | Oct 7, 2021 | Antique Frame, Restoration
A Question of Engagement Our client arrived with this beautiful antique portrait and a 19th-century gilded frame that they purchased from an antique store. At first glance it seemed to be the perfect match, however, the portrait width and height did not match the...
by April Hann Lanford | Sep 8, 2021 | Disaster Planning, Restoration, Water Damage
First Steps to Recover Water Damaged Art and Antique Collections When your safety is confirmed, following a storm, flood or hurricane, time is of the essence when fine art, antique and furniture collections are exposed to...