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See more ideas about antique furniture restoration, furniture restoration and. I liked the book so much i am in the process of buying another of his books. The author focusses heavily on antique pieces, without even a nod to modern constructions theres no mention of laminations or other non solid timber materials. Antique furniture comes in all different styles and pieces. Upholstery restoration david james paperback out of print try used books. Established in 1983, kennedy hardware is a family owned and operated wholesale business providing antique furniture restoration hardware and supplies to antique dealers and furniture restorers throughout the united states. Apr 30, 2020 france is to sell off some of the nations antique furniture to support the countrys hard. Oct 30, 2019 thomas johnson antique furniture restoration recommended for you 21. Do anything that would alter the specific markings of a rare book to increase or decrease its value. Thomas johnson about life, books and beginning of collecting. Find antique furniture replacement hardware and restoration parts in the hardware of the past antique furniture hardware catalog. Thomas johnson antique furniture restoration, gorham, maine.
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