Customs House Ltd.
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Customs House Ltd.
@customshouseltd.bsky.social
Paul Baxendale. Collecting Conserving and Restoring Antique Art, Objects and Furnishings with an Emphasis on Early Americana.
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Painting an element on an Alexander Calder Mobile using a graco hvlp spray system and specifically formulated high pigment paint.
January 25, 2025 at 3:59 AM
A pewter shelf I created to display my antique pewter collection that had once belonged to noted CT collector and historian Joseph “Jay” St.Mark. I made the shelf using 18th c planks found in Jay’s shed. Painted using milk paint with my proprietary patina and aging techniques.
January 25, 2025 at 3:54 AM
A fine old fan back Windsor chair acquired in Santa Fe, from the grandson of a long time collector of Americana.
January 25, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Scenes from Bayou Bend, Ima Hogg’s collection of American decorative arts and furnishings.
January 25, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Carrera Marble carved and painted fruits (and 2 walnuts) These were popular souvenir items to bring back from Italy back in the day; now they are fun to hunt for and collect — to feel the weight of them in hand and appreciate their realism — they are a unique art form!
January 25, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Repairing a broken back bow on an 18th c Windsor chair using hardwood bridge pieces fore and aft inset then carved to match the curve. A solid repair!
January 25, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Circa 1820s English Girandole Mirror. Top to bottom restoration including recreating the ebonized wood eagle, new gilt wood orbs, restored and re-gilded decorative elements.
January 25, 2025 at 3:23 AM
20” Brass Ganesha with waxed dark patina.
January 25, 2025 at 3:20 AM