Restoration Projects
  • Burr Elm and Roswewood Side Table

    An Early 19th Century Burr Elm and Roswewood Side Table

    In very poor condition with missing veneer, lifting veneer, severe warp to the top and water staining to polish. This image shows general condition and warp to the top.

    • Carefully removing all the loose veneer to the top.

    Repairs in progress.

    Repairs in progress.

    Re-gluing of veneer segments.

    Showing the repaired table.
  • William and Mary Side Table

    William and Mary Side Table

    Severe crack running full length of this stunning William and Mary side table.

    • The table was otherwise in excellent in original condition, needing only minor repairs, cleaning and waxing.

    Showing repaired split to top.
  • Marquetry Seaweed Cabinet

    Late 18th Century Burr Elm and Marquetry Seaweed Cabinet

    Restoration of Burr Elm and Marquetry Seaweed Cabinet in poor condition with extensive damage to marquetry, missing right hand back moulding and damaged polish.

    • Showing missing cross grain mouldings and damage to polish.

    Showing damage to marquetry panel, missing lower mouldings and rear bun foot.

    Showing damage to boxwood seaweed marquetry borders to drawers and incorrect and missing cross-grain mouldings.

    New sections of marquetry made and shaded by scaulding in silver sand to the required depth of colour.

    New sections of marquetry are now fixed in place and new cross-grain mouldings are glued to the carcase.

    Damaged sections of marquetry to the centre panel are removed.

    New marquetry is made and interwoven with the different timbers required, and is then ready for fitting to the carcase.

    Repairs to marquetry and mouldings are completed and awaiting polishing.

    Showing all repairs completed and ready for toning and polishing.

    Showing close up of repairs

    Showing repairs after toning and polishing.

    Restoration is complete. Showing repaired mouldings, marquetry panel and new bun foot.

    Restoration is complete.
  • Sheraton Mirror

    Sheraton Mirror

    To make a missing central drawer using period timber to match with oak lined sides and mahogany bow drawer front.

    • New drawer front veneered to match with curl mahogany veneer, and hand made inlay in boxwood ebony to match.

    New drawer is stained, polished and aged to match with newly turned ivory knob.

    Restoration is complete.

Restoration

In 1976 Tim attended a full time 2-year restoration and cabinet-making course at Rycotewood College in Oxfordshire. On completion with distinctions, he set up his own restoration business and through the intervening years he has trained and employed a select group of highly dedicated craftsmen.

Tim has been a full member of BAFRA (British Antique Furniture Restorers Association) since 1984 and has served on the committee. To date, Tim is a workshop adjudicator and therefore responsible for new BAFRA members in the county of Kent. To be granted BAFRA status, applicants have to pass an exacting assessment of their skills, knowledge, business credentials and workshop facilities. A selection of Tim's worked portfolio can be found by using the links on the right.

As well as Tim's restoration skills, Tim is an accomplished period furntiure dealer with more than 20 years experience of shops, antique fairs and bespoke finding services.

Having extensive knowledge in both fields, Tim is in a unique position to help his clients with all their requirements.