Boyd's Country Woods Crystal, Glass, Porcelain & Pottery Repair and Restoration Services Restoration Services

With a unique blend of Old World craftsmanship and                
state-of-the-art technology, Boyd's Country Woods repairs,    
restores, and preserves your antiques and family                    
treasures.  We believe in preserving the beauty and               
integrity of the items entrusted to our care.  We avoid using  
techniques which may compromise the beauty and integrity   
of the item. We believe in following the original artist's           
intent and true art form.

Items we have repaired or restored:  Belleek, Meissen,
Fenton, Hummel, Roseville, Waterford, Galway, Killarney,
Edinburgh, McCoy, Hull, Moorcraft, Shawnee, Weller,
Rookwood, American Cut Glass, Kaiser, Lenox, Boehm,
Andrea, Czech Glass, Staffordshire, Depression Glass, Red
Wing, Norton, Blue & White Stoneware, Spongeware,
Spatterware, Redware, Crocks & Jugs, Occupied Japan,
Cloudy/Foggy Bottles, Decanters, and Jars, various soda,
whiskey, and other types of jars and bottles, and many other
items.

We are available for on-site antique shows and other
special events.  For available dates, please contact us.

Special Notes:
All repairs and restorations are done strictly on a best    
effort basis.  There is always a risk that item cannot be
restored or is damaged further during the process.  
All
liability for breakage and results remains that of the client.

Definition of surface types include stem rim, stem base, top
of vase, base/bottom of vase, etc.  We offer complete inside
and outside bottle, decanter, and jar cleaning and repair for
cloudy, foggy, and dug-up items.

Most items are restored to reflect their original beauty and
care is taken to preserve as much of the item's original
appearance.  Repairs are not always completely invisible or
undetectable.

Caution must be used in handling of restored items.  They
are not "fired" to the durability of the original surface.  We
will provide warnings concerning food use, dishwasher
use, soaking, or cleaners.

Estimated time for the repair/restoration process varies
based on damage.  At events or shows, chip repairs to
crystal or glass may be completed within an hour or so to
being ready the next day.  In studio chip repairs or cleaning
to bottles, crystal, decanters, glass, and jars may take one (1)
to two (2) weeks and full repairs/restorations two (2) to four
(4) months.  Do not be shocked if the estimated time is over
four (4) months, as heavily damaged, special materials or
color requirements, or large items will require much longer
to process.  Every effort will be made to estimate the time
needed for the repair/restoration, but there may be
instances when unforeseen circumstances will cause delays.
Please be patient, as repairs/restoration often require
delicate and time consuming processes.

We do not rush a project.  We follow a very strict  
repair/restoration process.  Each phase in the process has
check offs and there are waiting periods between select
project phases, i.e. an item which must be unglued and  
cleaned, will have a 48-72 hour waiting period before
starting the next project phase.  The item must be
completely clean and dry.    

Estimates

If an item is brought in or received at an event or show, an
on the spot, ballpark price estimate can often be given.  
However, this is not the binding estimate, as we may find
additional damage or other problems when we complete an
in-depth analysis and review in the studio.  If the client
approves the repair/restoration project, a deposit of one  
half of the low end estimate is required from the client.   

A client may also email us requesting an estimate for an
item.  The email must include client's name, address, phone
and email contact data, description of item, and at least
three photos of the item.  An estimate fee of $ 30.00 must
be paid in advance before an estimate is provided to a
client.  This fee is non-refundable, but will be applied to the
balance if the project is approved by the client.  After we
have completed an in depth analysis and review of the item
in our studio, we will contact the client with the estimate
figures and an explanation of repair/restoration
requirements.  The client will also receive a paper copy of
the estimate via email or fax.  If the client approves the item  
for repair/restoration, a deposit will be required before
starting the repair/restoration process.  The deposit is
usually one half of the low end estimate.  Upon receipt of
the deposit, the item will be assigned a project number and
placed in a process queue.

If a client ships us an item for an estimate, the client must
include name, address, phone and email contact data,
description of item, and all pieces to include any broken
parts.  An estimate fee of $ 30.00 must be paid prior to
performing estimate for the client.  This fee is
non-refundable, but will be applied to the balance if the
project is approved by the client.  After we have completed
an in depth analysis and review of the item in our studio,   
we will contact the client with the estimate figures and an
explanation of repair/restoration requirements.  The client
will also receive a paper copy of the estimate via email or
fax.  If the client approves the item for repair/restoration, a
deposit will be required before starting the
repair/restoration process.  The deposit is usually one half
of the low end estimate.  Upon receipt of the deposit, the
item will be assigned a project number and placed in a
process queue.  If the client declines, arrangements are
made to return the item.  This will include the cost of return
shipping.
Kaiser "Shepard"
received with left ankle
broken, staff broken in
two places, and little
finger missing from left
hand.  Ankle and staff
rebonded and
colormateched.  New little
finger molded and
colormatched, to included
fingernail
Vase with missing
handle
Crystal Cruet with broken
handle. New handle
created and bonded to
cruet
New Teapot Lid fitted
and colormatched to
Teapot
Repair services for Crystal, Glass, Decanters, Pottery, Stoneware, Jars, Bottles, Perfume Bottles,
Crocks, Jugs, Cloudy/Foggy/Sick Crystal,Glass,Jars,and Bottles, Roseville, McCoy, Shawnee, Hull,
Weller, Hummel, Coke,Soda, and Whiskey Bottles
BOYD'S COUNTRY WOODS
New Teapot Lid fitted
and colormatched to
Teapot
Above:  Two matching
Ewers with missing
handles and damaged
pouring spouts.

Below:  The two
matching Ewers with
new handles and
repaired spouts.  Next
photo shows the two
Ewers with matching
Compote.
When the customer
delivered the Blue Danube
candleholder below, it
appeared only one arm
had been broken from the
main body.  However, after
using a UV light and
careful analysis, it was
determined that all three
arms had been broken
earlier and poorly repaired.
The candleholder was
completely taken apart
resulting in a total of nine
(9) different broken pieces.
Old glue and other
bonding materials were
removed, item completely
cleaned, all parts
rebonded, missing chips
filled and leveled, and the
candleholder cold glazed
back to its original color.  
The candleholder was
now properly restored and
ready for use at
Thanksgiving dinner.