CONSERVATION OR CONDEMNATION

CONSERVATION OR CONDEMNATION

Often in society there is a fascination with "Bling" bright, shiny,gaudy, just like the latest fashions to attract the wannabee achievers to aquire the next new thing. I was at a woodworking show recently and there was a circa 18 th century reproduction Grand father clock, the constructor had obviously spent months if not years building this ornate masterpiece with rare timbers and fabulous marquetry and inlays BUT BUT BUT It did not,look right because it had no age or patina to it. It could have come direct from China c.2010.
That is what makes an antique, the same as an elder with a lifetime of stories and wisdom. So your project be it car, property or furniture must reflect a bygone era.
Conservation must be sympathetic and caring , evoking the stories of days gone by and like an old lady seeing the girl that once was. Before you get out the belt sander and caustic soda Stop, sit down have a cup of coffee and ponder the intrinsic beauty of the piece and how to bring that out with gentle cleaning. sympathetic repairs in the old style and a soft golden finish to bring out the lustre. Have Fun Michael


CONSERVATION OR CONDEMNATION