This bureau had sentimental attachment for the clients and they required it to be completely restored. It was in very poor condition and the work included:
- Stripping away the old perished lacquer finish
- Replacing missing veneers
- Replacing worn drawer runners
- Removal of old plastic ’leather’ on fall and routing out new inset
- Repair lock
- Repair loper guides and fit new baize on top
- Strip, repair, sand and refinish internal compartments
- Clean and polish all handles
- Lock had missing pin-replacing and supplying new key
- Refinishing in lacquer
- Fit tooled skiver to fall in red leather
The client commented with this review on www.southampton.co.uk:
“Ian did an excellent job of restoring the bureau that belonged to my parents and I wanted to keep as a reminder of their lives. Before we gave him the job Ian explained what he would need to do and gave me a detailed written quote. He collected the bureau from our house and brought it back when finished. I am very, very pleased with the result. All in all, excellent service and workmanship. I would definitely recommend Ian”
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