1820s Medallion Panels Restoration
4 Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. These beautiful 1820s medallion panels are hand painted and originally created for a home in Philadelphia. I wish I could take credit for creating them. The firing conditions in the 1800s did not include electric kilns. These were created in a gas-fired environment without knowing the exact temperature. […]
1800s Stained Glass Panel Restoration
This 1800s stained glass panel is a treasure. I do not think anyone cleaned it for at least 100 years. Two hundred years ago, glassmakers began with clear panes that were painted with oxides and minerals and then fired in a kiln hoping for the stain to stick to the clear glass panes. You must […]
1900s Beveled Glass Door Restoration
A 1900 beveled glass restoration heavily altered because of 23 broken bevels, the decision was made to save what was not broken, which became a beautiful sparkly leaded beveled window when completed. January 11: Added a border today along with knowing the exact size this 1900 beveled panel will be. Tomorrow I will cut a […]