Care & Restoration of Antiques Books

A guide to caring for and repairing a range of antiques and collectables.

An essential guide to basic and advanced restoration techniques for antique chairs. PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED IN MAY 2004 BUYERS' GUIDE.

An essential guide to basic and advanced restoration techniques for antique tables. PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED IN MAY 2004 BUYERS' GUIDE.

Addressing itself primarily to the general reader, this book explains the workings of mechanical clocks as well as the processes needed to care for, maintain, and overhaul them. There are chapters on types of mechanism, styles of case and appearance, time-keeping and regulation.

The effective preparation of garments for display is essential for exhibitions of contemporary and historical dress. Costumes not only need to be visually appealing but also fully supported and historically accurate. This book provides a comprehensive guide to mounting costumes from the eighteenth century to the present day.

A guide to repairing and restoring furniture which gives practical advice and offers tips about tools and materials, workspace and safety. Structural and joint repairs, stripping, finishing, French polishing, painting and distressing are covered.

Presents a manual that describes how to clean dull, shabby books, remove spots and marks, carry out minor repairs, and maintain in good condition a book collection or small library. This book, which presumes no previous knowledge of the essential techniques, is a guide to what should be done for conservation of the books and how to do it.

Contains articles of relevance for books, manuscripts and libraries. This title also includes articles on plaited silk strings found on medieval documents, on vegetable dyes in English medieval manuscripts, on paper manufacture in Denmark in the 17th century, and on traditional methods of paper production in Nepal.

X-radiography of textile objects reveals hidden features as well as unexpected components and materials. This book explores techniques for X-raying textiles. It describes approaches to image interpretation and explains how, through digitisation and digital image manipulation, information can be realised. It is intended for museum professionals.

This guide to ceramics covers the restoration and conservation processes, as well as the nature and properties of materials commonly in use. Information is also provided on old restoration materials and methods, the ethics of ceramics conservation and recording and display treatments.