Stages 1-6
Stages 7-8
Victorian & Regency Frame Restoration
There are various stages of frame restoration, depending of course, on the level of deterioration of the frame and what is required by the owner.
The key to restoration is only to carry out what is essential and to re-use as many of the original pieces as possible. Enabling the finished piece to look neat but untouched and is entirely sympathetic to the original.
Regency Frame Restoration
using 22CT gold
Original frame
Preparation for gilding: Gesso, yellow colour and red bole
Gilding
Burnished using agate tools
Antiqued the gold leaf and assembled the final frame, securing the mirror in place.