Glazed Finish Gives Antiques Character
September 2, 2010 by Kali Justus
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In a recent post on Woodshop News’ Finishing blog, writer Greg Williams explains a scenario we suspect many antiques owners have encountered: You buy an antique that needs some work, get it refinished, and find that the new look is a bit “too perfect.”
The solution, suggests Williams, is a glazed finish. A glaze maintains that aged look and gives wood color you can control. Judging by the number of online how-tos on glazing that are available, this is a project you can probably easily do yourself. But, if you want to leave the art of glazing to a professional, contact one of our Atlanta area antiques refinishers listed here or give us a call at 888-805-8133.
Caring for Wood Antiques
July 21, 2010 by Kali Justus
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We get asked all the time how to keep antiques looking in tip-top shape. Well, here’s our advice for caring for those beautiful antique wardrobes, desks, tables, armoires, and any wood surfaces:
- Wax every six months using a paste wax such as Harrell’s Traditional Wax Polish.
- Make sure wax matches the color of the wood.
- To apply, use No. 4 extra-fine steel wool.
- After waxing, buff with a 100% cotton cloth. Wadded up paper towels also do a beautiful job.
- We do not recommend using Pledge on antiques.
Have another question about caring for antiques? Call The Gables Antiques at 404-231-0734.
Charming Chinese Export Porcelain
May 31, 2010 by eralls
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“Centuries ago, Europeans believed that Chinese-made porcelain was so miraculous it would react to poisoned food by cracking or changing color,” according to an article in SouthernAccents.com. “Enchantment with export porcelain’s strength, heat retention, and translucent beauty waned only slightly after a German chemist learned how to make it in the early 1700s and factories sprung up in Meissen and Limoges to meet European demand.”
The Gables has nearly 40 beautiful pieces of Chinese export porcelain, two examples of which are below.
Beautiful pair of 18th Century Famille Rose Platters
Very rare collection of five chargers from the Kang Hsi period; of excellent quality
Design blog Peak of Chic recently posted about one of Atlanta’s most notable architects, Philip Shutze, who was a passionate and curious collector, “and had a marvelous collection that ranged from Meissen porcelain to Chinese Export.” See some shots of his personal home, below.
This was a man who actually lived with and used these precious objects on a daily basis!
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