Repairs & Restorations

“Let’s get rid of our throwaway society.”

-Donald Dawson

Do you have sentimental items that are tarnished, bent, damaged or broken?

We have restored statues, model airplanes, model ships, lamps, wall sconces, candleholders, chests, chairs, stools, weathervanes, toys, dolls, portholes, tables, vintage relics, jewelry boxes, and even riding stirrups.

If your treasures matter to you, they matter to us.

Repair & Restoration Project Stories

Horse Weathervane Restoration

An 1880 horse weathervane was in for restoration and repair. Unlike most of my weathervane repairs, this horse would not be going back onto a roof. The owner wanted it mounted onto a base so he could showcase it on a mantlepiece.

Horse Weathervane Restoration

Moroccan Lamp

This treasured Moroccan lamp had many dents, a crushed finial, missing hooks and missing glass ornaments. It needed repair and a cleanup.

Moroccan Lamp

1960s Russian Tin Toy Car

This 1960s tin toy car, physically attached to a controller hand grip, came from Russia. It had been waiting for over 50 years for a repair and held memories of a tender relationship between a sister and her brother.

1960s Russian Tin Toy Car

An Unexpected CBC Radio Interview

CBC Radio’s Margaret Gallagher, the host and producer of North by Northwest, BC’s highest-rated weekend show, reached out to us for an interview in early November 2024. Margaret meets creative people from all around the province speaking about their passions and inspirations.

An Unexpected CBC Radio Interview

Santa’s Workshop Music Box

Santa’s toy work shop music box survived a flood and held immense sentimental value for a client whose parents were the original owners.

Santa’s Workshop Music Box

Sergio Bustamante Moose Sculpture Repair

This giant brass moose sculpture, an original Sergio Bustamante, came in broken after a move. It took some consideration to figure out how to repair it.

Sergio Bustamante Moose Sculpture Repair