Are you looking for someone who can undertake the restoration of antiques and furniture around Guildford – a long-standing business that provides an expert and personal service? If you are then do contact us now!
At Snelling Associates we have been dealing with the restoration of antiques and furniture around Guildford for over twenty years. Over that time, we have dealt with almost every conceivable type of restoration! So, almost certainly we can deal with whatever you need restoring.
Of course we undertake a lot of insurance related work where antiques or furniture have suffered from impact, flood or fire damage. Often the damage to items brought to us by clients is very severe and yet it is rare indeed that we are unable to restore the piece concerned to the way it should look (and function). We can make turnings and filigree and replace veneer and so on, so if something is missing or broken then we can replicate it.
Equally, we understand the vital importance of retaining (or increasing) the value of what is brought to us.
So, a major part of our work involves making seamless repairs and then ensuring that the finishing of the item concerned looks entirely authentic – i.e. that it has the patina and finish to be expected of the item concerned, given its age and provenance. This is a skill that few people have and one that we consider of the first importance.
You can see from the images here what the end-result has been with a writing desk brought to us some time ago. When we received this piece it was in a dreadful state. Now, it is a fully functioning and beautiful item of furniture.
We also specialise in the restoration of mirror and picture frames – which is a particular love of ours! We can completely revitalise any frame that you have! These are often delicate items and, over the years, often suffer from a great deal of damage. They also tend to lose much of their beauty from being hung over fires or in areas which tarnish the gilt. So – if you have picture or mirror frames that need restoration or re-gilding then do contact us now.
Of course, we provide you with costings prior to starting any work and I am sure that you will find our prices extremely competitive and our personal service quite unique. So, call us now and let us return your cherished antique to its past glory!
Peter Snelling