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| | | The original
hide glue was failing on this unusual 1910 Chinese jewelry box. There was evidence
of previous restoration. All the joins were loose and unstable and three of the
mirror panels and the door were detached. To begin repair, the box was completely
dismantled and all the joins were cleared. Wooden backing brackets were fabricated
to hold the mirrors in place properly. The reconstruction process was with hide
glue, which followed traditional techniques. Scratches to the surface were retouched
and the exterior was waxed and polished. Wooden objects and furniture are
preserved with function and the integrity of the original craftsmanship in mind.
Chairs and tables that are damaged can be stabilized and returned to useful condition.
Attaching or replacing veneers, inlay and marquetry, and gilding to bronze mounts
or deteriorated finishes are some of our special areas of expertise. Missing sections
can be hand carved or fabricated to match the original, and water stained or flawed
finishes reintegrated. | 
