Restorers

At some time we all need the help of an expert restorer. We believe that the question of when to restore and when not to can only be answered on a case by case basis. We have had ugly sellotape stains removed from programmes and the results have been transformational. We have also seen other items, such as hickory shafted golf clubs, over restored and in our opinion significantly devaluing the item.

Before we engage a restorer to work on an item from our own collections we do three things:

1. Ask other collectors and enthusiasts if they have used a particular type of restorer and if they can recommend them;

2. Ask any of the sports memorabilia societies we are members of if they can recommend a restorer; and/or

3. If selecting without recommendation, we ask restorers for references and contact details from other customers. We also ask for examples of restoration of the same type we are requesting.

There are a number of expert restorers in the world including:

Antiques Care
Online shop for books and antique care products such as cleaners, polishes and accessories. Information pages and advice from experts.

Back in Time
Watch restoration, servicing and repairs.

Barry M Witmond
Restoration of English and continental plate.

Ceramic Repair
All types of ceramic repaired.

China Repair by Roger Carter
All types of ceramics, glass ware and resin figurines restored and repaired. World wide service available.

China Repairs and Restorations
China and porcelain restorer using the most advanced materials and techniques available.

Deborah Bates Paper Conservation and Gallery
Accredited conservator of works of art on paper.

Edelweiss Fine Art Restoration
Expert craftsmanship capable of restoring the most severely damaged art work.

Enamel Doctor
Specialist in the repair of enameled items.

Everett Fine Art
Restorers and conservers of paintings and frames

Facets: Glass and Antique Restoration
Repair and restoration of glass and antiques.

J Fields Gallery, Inc
Based in Germantown, Philadelphia, USA. Conserver of linen backing and poster restoration.

Golf Master
Golf club grips.

Golf Only Ltd
Based in Shifnal, Shropshire, UK. Roger Morton is an authority on the restoration, refurbishment and valuation of pre 1930 hickory shafted golf clubs.

Hamilton Havers Restoration
Restoration of marquetry, boulle, ivory, tortoiseshell, brass inlay, mother-of-pearl, lapis and others.

Paper Conservators
Conservation and restoration of works of art on paper and photographs.

Programme Preservation
Specialises in the repair and restoration of all types of sporting memorabilia on paper, undertaking work for both dealers and collectors.

Renew Metal Finishing
Electroplater specialist in gold, silver and chrome. All types of restoration undertaken.

RSM Antique Restoration
Expertise in hand veneering, French polishing, gilding, picture restoration, papier mache repair and others.

Simon R Gillespie Gallery
Conservation and restoration of fine art.