Surrey Antiques By Gary J Hall

Welcome to Surrey Antiques, a reputable antiques dealership run by Gary, a seasoned antiques dealer, restorer, and cabinet maker. With a focus on furniture, paintings, and decorative items, Gary is highly regarded for his knowledge, experience, and keen eye for detail. His passion for the pieces he deals in is evident in the carefully curated selection of antiques spanning various periods and styles, from Georgian and Regency to Victorian and modern yet iconic designs of the 20th Century. Each piece is handpicked following a meticulous assessment of its original condition, quality, and authenticity. After restoration in his own workshop, the items are offered for sale, ensuring consistent quality throughout the buying and selling process.

Surrey Antiques' gallery is situated in West End, Surrey, and is open for viewing by appointment from Monday to Friday and Saturday morning. The gallery showcases a friendly and reliable service based on traditional values, with personalised service and customer satisfaction at the forefront.

OUR EXPERTISE & RESTORATION SERVICE

Gary has been restoring fine furniture since 1982, accumulating over 35 years of experience in restoring various types of antique furniture. His expertise extends to all main periods of English furniture design, from early oak to Regency and Victorian, with a particular focus on mahogany furniture of the Georgian period, created by renowned furniture designers such as Chippendale, Sheraton, Hepplewhite, and Adam.

Gary has had the privilege of working with leading antiques dealers in London and the provinces, with his work displayed at some of the world's leading antique fairs, including Maastricht, Masterpiece, and Olympia. He has extensive experience working with clients such as Sotheby's auction house, the Royal Saudi Embassy, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Bramshill Police College, and McLaren F1.

RESTORATION PROCESS

During the restoration process, Gary prioritises maintaining the uniqueness and character of each item by preserving its original condition and patination. His wide range of skills enables him to tackle intricate restoration projects, such as:

• Marquetry repairs
• Traditional veneering
• Wood turning
• Gilding
• Carving
• Copy chair making
• French polishing
• Wax finishing
• Key cutting

You can trust that your furniture will be carefully and sympathetically restored by a skilled professional.

CASE STUDY: 18TH CENTURY DUTCH MARQUETRY CHEST

A prime example of Surrey Antiques' restoration work is the 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Chest, which was damaged by a fallen candle, burning the top and severely damaging the marquetry inlay. Gary carefully cleaned and detailed patterns of all the damaged timbers, including extensive photographic records. All burnt timbers were removed, and detailed marquetry inlays were reconstructed before being re-assembled into the chest. The result is a beautifully restored piece that retains its original character and charm.