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The following are some examples of Richard's expert skills and superb results.


~ TWO WASHSTANDS ~

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BEFORE.  Two washstands in need of some serious help!
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AFTER.  The same washstands are repaired and restored and are now ready for marble tops and to go back into service.


~ CHURCH PEW ~

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BEFORE.  This cracked and weathered church pew was once stored in a barn.
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AFTER.  The pew is now ready to take its place with the owner's finest furniture.  The owner requested the shorter length.


~ BUREAU ~

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BEFORE.  In need of repairs and refinishing.
DURING.  Cleaned, stripped, and repaired.
AFTER.  Restored to its original glamour and ready for delivery.


~ SPINET WRITING DESK CIRCA 1930 ~

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BEFORE.  Needs to be refinished.
AFTER.  Refinished to its original state.


~ BONNET-TOP TALL-BOY CHEST OF DRAWERS ~

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DURING.  After it was cleaned and stripped - ready for refinishing.
AFTER.  Restored back to its original elegant condition.


~ EMPIRE STYLE MAHOGANY DRESSER ~

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BEFORE.  Note the missing drawer pull on the upper left drawer.
AFTER.  Repaired and refinished with complete new drawer pull, fabricated to perfectly match the existing top right side drawer.


~ EMPIRE CHEST CIRCA 1870s ~

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BEFORE.  Total restoration needed - mahogany veneers missing, wood hardware missing.
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DURING.  Stripped, repaired, veneers replaced, hardware replaced.
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AFTER.  Finished restoration of a family heirloom. 
Now it is back to its original state and is ready for display in the owner's house.


~ OAK TABLE CIRCA 1920s ~

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BEFORE.  The table is broken into many pieces.
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AFTER.  Table repaired and restored.


~ VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD DRESSER CIRCA 1860s ~

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BEFORE.  Beautiful dresser missing a side panel, missing wood hardware.
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AFTER.  Restored to its original beauty. 
New rosewood side panel fabricated,
missing wood hardware fabricated, restored to original finish.


~ SOLID MAHOGANY EMPIRE DINING ROOM TABLE ~

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AFTER.  Four new leaves fabricated of solid mahogany to match the table. 
The entire table was stripped and refinished to its natural beauty.


~ OAK WASH STAND ~

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BEFORE.  Wash stand had fallen off of a truck and needed significant repair in addition to refinishing.
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AFTER.  Totally repaired, refinished and restored.


~ GATE LEG TABLE CIRCA 1930s ~

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BEFORE.  Needs stripping, repair, and
new drop-down leaf.

AFTER.  Repaired with new leaf and refinished.


~ MAHOGANY CHINA CABINET WITH LEADED GLASS CIRCA 1980s ~

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BEFORE.  Broken glass, broken feet, broken wood doors, broken top, and base missing.
AFTER.  Leaded glass replaced, feet replaced, doors repaired, feet repaired, top repaired, base replaced and refinished.


~ CUSTOM-MADE MAHOGANY CHESS TABLE ~

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AFTER.  New top custom-made on existing base.  Top includes inlaid mahogany playing board. 
Drawers hold chess pieces.  Ready for a professional chess game!


~ OAK ROLL-TOP DESK CIRCA 1920s ~

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BEFORE.  The desk arrived at the shop in 127 pieces!
AFTER.  The desk was repaired, stripped, assembled and refinished.   It was brought back to its original glory.


~ 14 FOOT MAHOGANY DINING ROOM TABLE ~

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AFTER.  The table was restored and is ready for use in a bed and breakfast.


~ ROLLING COMPUTER TABLE WITH MAPLE TOP ~

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AFTER:  Custom-made to order for a business.


~ 1940s ART DECO LIQUOR CABINET ~

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BEFORE.  In need of restoration.
AFTER.  Restored and ready for the next party.


~ 1940s LANE BLANKET CHEST ~

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BEFORE.  In need of restoration.
AFTER.  After restoration.


~ EARLY 1800s EMPIRE CHEST ~

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BEFORE.  In need of restoration.
AFTER.  Chest has been restored to its original glory.
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