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Repair Shop
Sep 14, 2002 09:28 AM
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Repair Shop
In response to Daphne's request for new sidebar topics, I propose that we start a Repair Shop thread. I restore silver, brass and other metals for a living. I have a friend who cleans and repairs oil paintings. Ten years ago we started a club for people who restore fine objects and within a year we'd met quite a few (27) very interesting people - many of whom lived too far from Orlando to come meet with us, and all of whom were too busy to run a growing club. We don't meet anymore. Some of the old guys (and gals) have gone to their reward, while others have just wandered off, but now that we have the internet it's time to put a new gang together.
Ebay is offering to give us a place to meet - a club house open to the whole world. I propose that we solicit new members to be proprietors of the Repair Shop on eBay. It shouldn't be hard. People in the business tend to know other people with related skills. If we start it going, it will snowball and certainly grow beyond the Antiques Community. We can organize ourselves as we go along.
I call upon the citizens of ebay to refer their favorite repairmen to us, and I invite everyone to use this new service for help and advice.
Come on in, the Repair Shop is open.
David G. Barron
Barron's Silver Clinic, Inc.
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Re: Repair Shop
May 12, 2011 04:16 PM
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I just found this thread searching the internet on info about repairing chalkware:
I found a lovely parrot who has a couple chips out of him and could use some spots of paint. Suggestions as to what I could use - plaster of paris and acrylic paint were the only suggestions I found - sound right?
While I'm here ;- ) I bought a McCoy birdbath planter at a yard sale with a piece of the bird's wing missing. What materials would I use to fix this one?
Hope this is the right place for this - and if it is, I'll be looking in my cubby for the rest of the 'wounded' for ideas on fixing them.
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Re: Repair Shop
May 12, 2011 07:48 PM
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oldminermom wrote: I just found this thread searching the internet on info about repairing chalkware: I found a lovely parrot who has a couple chips out of him and could use some spots of paint. Suggestions as to what I could use - plaster of paris and acrylic paint were the only suggestions I found - sound right? While I'm here ;- ) I bought a McCoy birdbath planter at a yard sale with a piece of the bird's wing missing. What materials would I use to fix this one? Hope this is the right place for this - and if it is, I'll be looking in my cubby for the rest of the 'wounded' for ideas on fixing them.  The chalkware advise is correct... McCoy is ceramic, and needs to be fired. Some say they can but do a lousy job. It's not for a begginer. The slip (or ceramic clay) is molded onto the piece, pending the size a (stud) is used to keep it adheared. It's cleaned (smothed) then fired, painted (tricky to match the colors unless very good and used to using them, they fire different then they look) After painting it's fired again. ***between the firing & painting, it's also "cleaned" again, any rough areas are removed to match the original. it gets tricky. Do a search in your area, to find a professional and not just a ceramics class teacher. Ask for referances, and views of thier work. Good luck,,,
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Re: Repair Shop
May 13, 2011 04:51 AM
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Thanks so much for you prompt answer and advice.
I'm sure I'll have fun with the chalkware - looking thru my cabinet, I have a few bruised chalkware items I can work on.
The McCoy - (professionals stop reading now) I'll just file the rough spots rounded and touch up with paint (I'm pretty good at matching) so it doesn't stand out so much, and get an air plant so I dont introduce moisture to the rest of it. I got it for $1.00 and intended to keep for myself anyway. I'm not very fussy about my decorations - shabby is my middle name!
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Re: Repair Shop
May 15, 2011 09:07 PM
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oldminermom wrote:Thanks so much for you prompt answer and advice. I'm sure I'll have fun with the chalkware - looking thru my cabinet, I have a few bruised chalkware items I can work on. The McCoy - (professionals stop reading now) I'll just file the rough spots rounded and touch up with paint (I'm pretty good at matching) so it doesn't stand out so much, and get an air plant so I dont introduce moisture to the rest of it. I got it for $1.00 and intended to keep for myself anyway. I'm not very fussy about my decorations - shabby is my middle name! ***and that's what it's all about*** Use high or matte gloss on the mcCoy also to "seal" it then...
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Re: Repair Shop
Jun 2, 2011 08:24 PM
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What a great idea. I'll be by often to visit and learn. Thank you.
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Re: Repair Shop
Jun 24, 2011 08:24 PM
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have you worked on them yet?
if so how do they look? anyone notice?
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Re: Repair Shop
Jun 24, 2011 08:30 PM
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Hello out there...
Anyone know where to get a few good heavy hatch (trap door) hinges? Need 6 looking for heavy blacksmith tooled. (they have double hinges) will need to hold 60-70 lbs (3 hinges)
I had to make do last fall to get the basement closed in. So I purchased the cheep store shelf items and set them upside down in the floor. Now I'll need dups in a cast iron to replace them correctly. Anyone know someone who likes a challange and won't charge me a fortune. (as you can see sales on here hasn't been great)
Money's tight, but I would gladly trade off a service or sell it on here for the same price to get them. If we both sell the items and the service it's not advertising or "trade" just a barter. Yea "taxable income" too. LOL~
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Re: Repair Shop
Jun 25, 2011 01:11 PM
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Hi, clschake --
Your best bet may be to find a blacksmith.
Or an rtist who works in forged metals.
Or someone who knows how to use a blowtorchm and handles metal routinely in their job.
Best Wiches!
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Re: Repair Shop
Jun 25, 2011 03:24 PM
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Just to let you know -- this thread has been pinned to the top of the board for years, and I think the number of regulars on the board who look it is is pretty low. So if you don't get much response to any of your posts, it would be best to start a new discussion thread. Obviously, you will get some replies if you post here, though. Fig
Current avatar: Emily Melville (1851? - 1932) in "Chimes of Normandy." Cabinet photo by Scholl of Philadelphia.
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Re: Repair Shop
Jun 27, 2011 09:04 PM
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thanks 
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Re: Repair Shop
Aug 7, 2011 12:51 PM
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Hi David,
I don't know whether you're interested, but I restore antique crystal chandeliers. I have many, if not most, old parts available for replacement pieces. I may be reached at chandeliers@mac.com.
Thanks,
Liz
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Re: Repair Shop
Aug 10, 2011 03:00 PM
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i was wondering if anybody knew anything about old spears. i have a spear that i believe is from the cavemen 10,000 years ago. but have no clue about its value or way to prove its age and etc. anybody that could help me would be awesome!
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Re: Repair Shop
Aug 10, 2011 03:00 PM
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i was wondering if anybody knew anything about old spears. i have a spear that i believe is from the cavemen 10,000 years ago. but have no clue about its value or way to prove its age and etc. anybody that could help me would be awesome!
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Re: Repair Shop
Aug 16, 2011 05:58 AM
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Hi, You are just the sort of person I needed to consult. I just posted the following query, but have an additional question:
If I refurbish these benches, how do I find a reputable refurbisher and what's the best restoration method to maintain the original integrity?
My original question was:
I have two cast Iron Settees/Benches that originated in New Orleans in the late 1900's. They are Adamesque style. They are structurally sound, but they need refurbishing. Can anyone tell me their "as is" and refurbished worth? I can send photos to anyone who may want to see their condition in order to estimate their value. Thanks!
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Re: Repair Shop
Oct 3, 2011 11:45 PM
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Why is this thread even here????????????????
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Re: Repair Shop
Oct 12, 2011 11:35 PM
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I like to repair vintage watches even they don't work and vintage film cameras. That's very interesting for me.
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Re: Repair Shop -- Spear
Oct 13, 2011 04:24 AM
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I'd advise taking it to a ,mseum, whether it's 10,000 years old or 100 years old. You could start by sending a letter and photos to those museums that might be interested in it.
Many museums have stopped doing free evaluations -- too many people bringing in junk -- however, if it looks authentic to them (from the photos) they might ask to see it.
Good luck!
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Re: Repair Shop
Jan 24, 2012 02:08 PM
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I sell antique Silver plate napkin rings and am seeking someone who can make professional repairs at reasonable prices. Byron C. Trott Trottskib@yahoo.com
Hi! I am "terrell-road". I sell whatever I like and believe others will buy. I try to use good taste and judgement. I have mostly Lionel and antique light shades.
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"Don't re-silver old mirrors".....
Jan 24, 2012 02:27 PM
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That Hoey! One thing I know from years of restoring antique homes is, old irreplaceable mirrors with Silver damage are not a proble, M. Re-Silverers are extremely careful. If they breaking things they wouldn't be in business for long. The look of a resilvered antique glass is like night and day---it makes a vast improvement. And the restoration of old glass DOES NOT deminish the value. People, generally, expect old glass to retail it's integrity forever. Byron terrell-road Store
Hi! I am "terrell-road". I sell whatever I like and believe others will buy. I try to use good taste and judgement. I have mostly Lionel and antique light shades.
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Re: "Don't re-silver old mirrors".....
Jan 27, 2012 12:53 PM
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Any recomendations for a good sterling restorer in the Denver area? I have a couple of pieces that need a minor touch-up or two. ` .
Thanks.
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Re: Repair Shop
Feb 10, 2012 09:56 AM
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Re: CLEANING OIL PAINTINGS.
Last time I was at the local artist supply shop I saw a bottle of picture cleaner made by I think, Windsor & Newton. You might try cleaning with some thing like that and not household cleaners.
If the varnish is cracked and not the oil picture film, you could try taking the 1st layer of varnish off with turpentine and a q-tip. However, if the picture was 'incorrectly' painted, lean over fat, the top layers will crack because they dry faster than the lower oily layers.
Hope this helps.
(From an oil painter.)
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Re: Repair Shop
Feb 13, 2012 08:00 PM
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This is a great idea. Since silver is a continuing topic, I have a few 19th century Silver Plated napkin rings I can't sell due to various defects and damage. Anyone with the expertise to tackle these for repair?
Hi! I am "terrell-road". I sell whatever I like and believe others will buy. I try to use good taste and judgement. I have mostly Lionel and antique light shades.
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Re: Repair Shop
Aug 4, 2012 08:30 AM
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hello i was wondering if your repair shop ever got going i clean rare and antique china i was just wondering if it ever took off thank you Don
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