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Historic homes and sites showcase our entire range of abilities in restoration and conservation. Preserving historic authenticity is of primary importance, as is ensuring that restored pieces will endure for future generations to enjoy.

More than mere decorative beauty, and beyond their intrinsic value as antiques, the architectural details and furnishings of historic sites possess social and educational significance that requires special care to properly preserve. Our sensitive and meticulous handling of historical preservation projects has enabled us to work with historical conservators, historic home owners, and antique aficionados.

Scroll down or click on links below to view examples of restored pieces:

The Swan House at the Atlanta History Center, Atlanta Georgia

Melrose Plantation, Natchez National Historic Park, Natchez, Mississippi

Mantel mirror original to the Arlington, Virginia estate of Robert E. Lee

Georgia Governor's Mansion, Atlanta Georgia


Other historical homes and sites include:
South Carolina Governor's Mansion, Columbia South Carolina
Cane Rive Creole Plantation, Natchitoches, Louisana
Bellmeade Plantation, Nashville, Tennessee

 

 

 

 

 

The Swan House at the Atlanta History Center, Atlanta Georgia:

 

Chinese Chippendale Mirror

Before restoration

Swan House mirror

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After restoration

Swan House mirror


Melrose Plantation, Natchez National Historic Park, Natchez, Mississippi:


Gilded Funeral Style frame


Before restoration
Melrose Plantation gold leaf frame

After restoration

Melrose Plantation gold leaf frame


Gilded Louis XV Style frame before & after restoration


Melrose Plantation gold leaf frame

BEFORE


Melrose Plantation gold leaf frame

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Mantle Mirror


Pier Mirror & Console

 

 

 


Mantel mirror original to the Arlington, Virginia estate of Robert E. Lee:


Before restoration

Robert E. Lee mantle mirror restoration

Mirror finial during restoration

Robert E. Lee mantle mirror restoration

Mirror pediment during restoration

Robert E. Lee mantle mirror restoration





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Entire mirror finished and installed

Robert E. Lee mantle mirror restoration

 


Georgia Governor's Mansion, Atlanta Georgia:

 

 

Gilded round convex mirror finished and installed

Gilded mirror in Georgia Governor's mansion

Gilded eglomise looking glass finished and installed

gilded trumeau Georgia Governor's mansion

Gilded looking glass finished and installed

 




Gilded looking glass finished and installed

 

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James K. Polk's manuscript of State of the Union address in gilded Federal style frame:



Detail of eagle pediment during restoration

James Polk manuscript frame

Detail of frame corner during restoration

James Polk manuscript frame

Detail of frame during restoration

James Polk manuscript frame





Manuscript in finished Federal style frame

James Polk manuscript frame



 

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