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Restoration of Longcase Clock

Jul
08

The restoration is a class in craftsmanship, the work involved correction to the veneers; warping, and splittings to its case,
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Windsor Chairs

Apr
17

I cannot explain how utterly delighted I am with my fabulous refurbished chairs, you have done an amazing job, the
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Spinning Wheel

Oct
23

“I took the spinning wheel from my great grandfather’s Irish home to Mike full of dust and in pieces (several
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Antique Wooden Desk

Oct
23

“Unfortunately the leg of a family antique wooden desk was snapped off when bringing our furniture over with us when
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Victorian Glass Cabinet

Apr
17

“I have to thank you for some brilliant work, I’m most grateful. The work you did was more of a
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Rosewood inlaid piano

Apr
17

Rosewood inlaid piano with damaged veneer needed to be repaired and repolished.

The piano before…

…and after restoration.

Writing Desk

Jul
17

“This much loved writing desk from the Biedermeier period was recently given to me following a family bereavement. Sadly it
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Victorian Dining Table

Jul
12

“Mike restored our Victorian dining table which was much-used and in need of serious and sympathetic care.  He is a
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Superb transformation

Apr
19

I wanted something attractive in which to keep family medals. Mike repaired and restored a very old, dilapidated chest into
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Antique furniture and bronze figures restored

Mar
12

Bronze horse after the repair

Bronze horse after the repair
“During a period of some years Mike Smith-Wood has restored a number of pieces of antique
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