17th Century Silver Frames

Lloyd Haslam recently restored a pair of late 17th Century silver gilt frames. This project involved the removal of layers of gold overpaint to reveal the original silver gilt surface beneath. The worn areas of silver gilt were toned in to match the existing surface. A conservation lacquer was then applied to the silver gilt surface.

         
Before restoration                                                                                                               Close up

         
Area removed                                                                                                                      After restoration