Rebuilding A Stained Glass Image of Monte Cassino
Summary A stained glass window was damaged in a recent fall. Heritage was contacted to provide repairs on a damaged depiction of the famous Italian monastery Monte Cassino.
Replacing A Vandalized Element Inside a Stained Glass Panel
Overview A stained glass window in a city’s oldest surviving church was recently vandalized. A replacement section was created to scale and installed into the original glass panel.
Renewing a Vintage Secretary Desk
Overview An old-fashioned secretary desk was revitalized using specialized coatings. After the restoration was complete, the aged piece of furniture was much more striking and vibrant and in its appearance.
Replating an Aged Company Trophy
In Brief A company trophy from fifty-four years ago was replated enscribed to form a family legacy item.
Restoring a Large Oil Painting of Sir Francis Blake
Overview In our latest art project, Heritage Restoration sets about restoring a nine-foot tall oil painting from the eighteenth century. The subject matter is Sir Francis Blake Delaval of Curraghmore. Born in 1727, this Englishman lived a colorful life as a soldier, actor, and member of the British Parliament. Sir Francis was also something of …
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Deep Cleaning On A Bronze Lion Head Fountain
In Brief Heritage brought a bronze outdoor fountain to our studio for a restoration project. Our staff used chemical compounds to clean the fountain’s surface and make it presentable once again.
The Natural History Building – Champaign Urbana
Project Overview Heritage Restoration was invited to bid and participate in the restoration of the Natural History Building located on the campus of the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. This 1892 structure was designed by Nathan Clifford Ricker. Ricker became the first person in the United States of America to receive an architecture degree. The …
Creating New Glass for a Church Addition
Overview A church in central Illinois recently underwent a large renovation. As part of this project, Heritage designed and created three new stained glass windows and installed them into the church cry room.
Replacement & Refinishing for a Cracked Lampshade
Overview In this project, Heritage hunts for a rare replacement glass panel for a decades-old lampshade.
Recreating Lettering for an Aging WW2 Memorial Plaque
Overview Recently, an antique plaster memorial plaque was discovered in a church’s attic. It commemorates members of the parish who gave their lives in the service of their country during the Second World War. A full restoration was required to salvage the plaque so that it could once again hang proudly inside the church.