Restoration
generally involves repairing any breaks, chips, or cracks, and
replacing any missing parts. The repair is then retouched to
blend the repaired area into the surrounding area, and finally
glazed. Stained pieces can often be bleached to restore the
original color.
Restoration glazes are not fired on to the piece, because re-firing
porcelain or pottery pieces can cause them to break. Restoration
glazes are non-yellowing, and suitable for display or cabinet
pieces. Restoration glazes are not suitable for tableware that
will be used as a cutting surface, or subjected to dishwasher
cleaning.
We do not make invisible repairs. If fact, in proper restoration,
the old axiom of 'less is better' is the watch word. Therefore,
we cover as little of the original surface as possible, and
strive only to bring the piece to the point that the repair
is not noticeable when the piece is viewed from a normal viewing
distance.
Restoration by a knowledgeable restorer generally has minimal
affect on the value of a piece. |
Samples:
A
large transferware meat platter
with typical old repair.
The old repair was redone and the
platter was retouched, glazed, and bleached.
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A
Limoges teapot with a missing spout tip.
A new tip was molded onto the piece.
The spout tip was then retouched and glazed.
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Figurine
of girl with goose and basket,
with damage to basket.
Basket
was repaired and retouched, then glazed.
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