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A-Z Guide to Cleaning, Conserving and Repairing Antiques
AZ Guide to Cleaning Conserving and Repairing Antiques Author:Tom Rowland, Noel Riley An invaluable A-Z guide to cleaning and restoring more than 100 types of antiques, for expert and non-expert alike. Whether you want to clean an antique decanter, rusty ironwork, a stuffed bird, or a piece of embroidery, or repair damaged veneer, torn leather, or chipped tortoiseshell, this concise handbook guides you through every step. Wi... more »th the aid of clear drawings and diagrams, it offers easy-to-follow instructions on how to conserve and repair over 100 types of collectable antiques. Throughout, there is expert advice on all the latest techniques and materials used in every stage of preservation, cleaning, and restoration. An essential guide for antique lovers, both amateur and professional. Noel Riley is the author of The Victorian Design Sourcebook and Careers in Antiques. 192 pp 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 16 pp drawings & diagrams« less