English Burl Elm tallcase clock, circa 1680. Was literally falling apart, with extensive areas of loose and missing veneer, missing fretwork frieze, missing gilding on the column capitals and damaged gilding on the center bezel.
Conserved, stabilized and restored using traditional techniques, using hide glue, thick sawn elm veneers, red silk backing to the pierced fretwork, 22k gold water gilding. The patina of 330 years remains on this clock. All completed with a hand applied shellac polish.
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