Customs House Ltd.

Painting an element on an Alexander Calder Mobile using a graco hvlp spray system and specifically formulated high pigment paint.

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A pewter shelf I created to display my antique pewter collection that had once belonged to noted CT collector and historian Joseph “Jay” St.Mark. I made the shelf using 18th c planks found in Jay’s shed. Painted using milk paint with my proprietary patina and aging techniques.

25.01.2025 03:54 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

A fine old fan back Windsor chair acquired in Santa Fe, from the grandson of a long time collector of Americana.

25.01.2025 03:49 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Scenes from Bayou Bend, Ima Hogg’s collection of American decorative arts and furnishings.

25.01.2025 03:46 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Carrera Marble carved and painted fruits (and 2 walnuts) These were popular souvenir items to bring back from Italy back in the day; now they are fun to hunt for and collect — to feel the weight of them in hand and appreciate their realism — they are a unique art form!

25.01.2025 03:44 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Repairing a broken back bow on an 18th c Windsor chair using hardwood bridge pieces fore and aft inset then carved to match the curve. A solid repair!

25.01.2025 03:38 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Circa 1820s English Girandole Mirror. Top to bottom restoration including recreating the ebonized wood eagle, new gilt wood orbs, restored and re-gilded decorative elements.

25.01.2025 03:23 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

20” Brass Ganesha with waxed dark patina.

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