Before getting into the
arena of antique restoration, it is imperative to note
that not all antiques should be restored. Some antiques
in fact, may lose their value in the restoration process
while others may gain value.
Antique coins, for instance, must be left in their
original form for collectors and collectors usually
prefer to clean these themselves using specific
processes. But on the other hand processes like antique
china restoration, antique hardware restoration, antique
bed restoration and antique oil painting restoration are
not only invaluable to retaining the price and worth of
the antique but may also be necessary in order to allow
the product some functional use.
Hardware for antique furniture restoration therefore has great value as without the right kind of hardware, antique pieces may never be able to regain their original glory.
Occasionally antique
owners and restorers may specifically require antique
furniture restoration part hardware and depending on the
style and era to which the antique furniture piece
belongs, getting such hardware may be easy or extremely
difficult.
Aside from restoring antiques, one must be aware that
certain antiques only require minimal cleaning in order
to retain their highest value. For example, ceramic
antiques only need to be washed with ordinary soap and
water in most cases.
Brass antiques may regain their original grandeur after mild polishing with a mixture of salt, flour and vinegar. It is always advisable to avoid potent chemicals while dealing with valuable antiques. Proper storage is also crucial for the maintenance of antiques..
IMPORTANT NOTE: Items over hundred years are not permitted to be taken out of India without the permission of the Director General, The Archaeological survey of India, Janpath, New Delhi - 110 011.