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Palm Desert Antique Collection Restored for delighted couple

by Mark Fry |November 1, 2016 |0 Comments | Restoration | Antique, Armoire, Clock, sculpture

The Haywards’ of Palm Desert Antique Collection Restored

I restored this collection of beautiful antiques for a Palm Desert couple, the pieces are French and Italian and from the 17th and 18th Centuries. Mr Hayward wrote me this letter recommending my services:

“Since we moved to Palm Desert 7 years ago Mark Fry has repaired, restored and rebuilt for us a number of furniture pieces and personal possessions. These were shipped from both New York and France and considerable damage was done in transit. The extensive work performed by Mark went from rebuilding and refinishing large pieces of furniture to repairing a badly damaged 200 year old clock. All of this work was very well done and where insurance applied his charges were accepted by the insurance company. I do not hesitate to recommend him for your favorable consideration” – T. Holt Haywood

Check out the project gallery below to see the results. MQRS documents all work with photos, showing the process from start to finish. This keeps customers better informed of the progress of their orders. Feel free to browse the project blog: Restoration | Refinishing | Sculpture | Custom-Made Or view slideshows of restoration work on our YouTube Page.

Click on an image for expanded view and then scroll through the gallery using the arrows to the side (or swipe on your mobile device)

: 18th century terracotta bust. A court lady from Versailles France, Napoleon 1811 era. The bust had years of dust and residue build up, and stains in various spots. It had to be meticulously hand-cleaned to preserve the original patina

: 17th century Italian Neo-Classical parcel table, gilt crème painted pier table with black marble top. The table had to be completely re-glued and injected with wood hardener. This piece was riddled with worm-holes and falling apart. I also restored and preserved the original finish

: 17th century French tall-case clock. The berthier clock face was badly damaged, bent, and missing porcelain. I straightened out the clock face, glued, filled, re-contoured it. Then I smoothed and repainted the white backround and hand-painted the missing numbers on the clock face

: The clock case also had to be reglued and restored

: 17th century Italian Neo-Classical parcel – gilt creme painted wood urns had to be re-glued and restored to original finish

: 17th century Italian Neo-Classical parcel – gilt creme painted wood urns had to be re-glued and restored to original finish

: 17th century French Provincial walnut buffet adeus courts. The crown had to be re-glued and re-fitted, and the cabinet had to be re-leveled for the doors to work properly

: 1830 French Provincial walnut armoire bonnet tiere. Repaired, with crown re-glued and refitted and the finish restored. Back in the day it was used to store the ladys bonnets

: This 19th century Provincial oak-carved armoire had to be re-glued, and the crown had to be re-glued and refitted. I also restored the finish

: Holt Hayward Letter of Recommendation

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Crackle Finish Coachella Valley Furniture Refinishing [VIDEO]

by Mark Fry |August 19, 2016 |0 Comments | Restoration, Videos | Armoire, crackle, Lacquer, Refinishing

Crackle Finish Entertainment Center Coachella Valley Furniture Refinishing

Coachella Valley Furniture Refinishing by Museum Quality Restoration Services of Sky Valley CA. A custom crackle finish is applied to this entertainment center. read more

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Crackle Finish Entertainment Center Palm Springs Furniture Refinishing

by Mark Fry |August 13, 2016 |0 Comments | Refinishing | Armoire, Custom Finish

Crackle Finish Entertainment Center Palm Springs Furniture Refinishing

Palm Springs Furniture Refinishing by Museum Quality Restoration Services of Sky Valley CA. A custom crackle finish is applied to this entertainment center. Call now to discuss your project with restoration expert Mark Fry 760-329-2294 or Toll Free 1-800-524-7145

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This Armoire (Wardrobe) arrived in pieces from a lady who almost gave it up as a lost cause, the back was missing and many of the carvings and fine molded edges were broken off or damaged. Read what the client says in her letter to me after she receives her restored Armoire:

“Dear Mark,

I just wanted to drop you a quick note to tell you how thrilled we are with the restoration of our armoire. read more

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