Business Details
48 Years
experience
Expert Antique Clock & Furniture Restoration Services
Established over 45 years ago, Green and Cockburn Antique Clock and Furniture Restoration Specialists have built an unparalleled reputation for restoring 17th and 18th-century antique longcase clocks and fine furniture. Our expertise extends to period-appropriate materials and techniques, ensuring invisible repairs that preserve historical integrity. Accredited by the British Antique Furniture Restorers Association and The British Watch and Clock Makers Guild, we serve private collectors, museums, and stately homes across the UK. Our team, led by Myles Green, combines generational knowledge with modern horological practices to tackle even the most complex restoration challenges.From water-damaged commodes to fire-affected gilded mirrors, our work has been featured on BBC's Restoration Roadshow, demonstrating our commitment to conserving domestic heritage. We offer valuation services for probate, insurance, and inheritance tax purposes, supported by Malcolm Green's extensive industry experience. Our workshops in Hertfordshire and Suffolk handle projects ranging from minor repairs to full-scale conservation of museum-grade antiques, maintaining strict adherence to historical authenticity throughout the process.
Services
Antique Clock Restoration
Furniture Restoration
Dutch Marquetry Repair
Gilding Restoration
Antique Valuations
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of specialist experience in antique restoration
- Our team uses period-appropriate materials and techniques for authentic results
- We are accredited by BAFRA and The British Watch and Clock Makers Guild
- We've restored antiques for the Crown, Houses of Parliament, and American embassies
- Our 'invisible repairs' technique ensures seamless restoration undetectable to experts
Associations and certifications
- British Antique Furniture Restorers Association
- The British Watch and Clock Makers Guild
What people say
Wonderful restoration job
Second to none service
Beautiful job on antique clock
Highly recommend
Expertise evident
Services
Antique Clock Restoration
Specialist restoration of 17th and 18th-century longcase clocks using period-appropriate materials and techniques. Our expertise includes movement repair, dial restoration, and case reconstruction. We guarantee functional restoration while maintaining historical authenticity, serving private collectors and institutional clients across the UK.
Furniture Restoration
Comprehensive restoration of fine antique furniture including French polishing, marquetry repair, and structural reinforcement. We specialize in pre-18th century pieces, employing traditional techniques to achieve invisible repairs. Our work encompasses regency, Georgian, and Tudor furniture for both private and museum collections.
Dutch Marquetry Restoration
Expert restoration of intricate Dutch marquetry on clock cases and furniture. Our specialists recreate missing veneers using historical methods, ensuring seamless integration with original designs. This specialized service caters to high-value antique pieces requiring meticulous attention to period detail.
Gilding Restoration
Traditional water and oil gilding restoration using authentic materials like gesso clay and rabbit skin glue. We restore gilded mirrors, picture frames, and decorative elements to their original splendor, maintaining historical accuracy in every restoration project.
Antique Valuations
Professional valuation services for probate, insurance replacement, and inheritance tax purposes. Conducted by Malcolm Green with 45 years' experience, covering clocks, furniture, and fine art. Services include detailed reports for insurance companies and auction houses.
People
Malcolm Green
Founder & Valuation Expert
With over 45 years in antique restoration, Malcolm established Green and Cockburn and now focuses on valuations. He appears on BBC's Restoration Roadshow and has restored items for the Crown and Houses of Parliament.
Myles Green
Lead Restorer
Managing director Myles Green oversees daily operations, combining traditional techniques with modern expertise. He leads the team in restoring museum-grade antiques and maintaining the company's high standards.
Questions
Do you restore antique clocks outside Hertfordshire?
Yes, we operate nationwide across the UK, with workshops in Hertfordshire and Suffolk. We're willing to travel to collect items from anywhere in the country.
Can severely damaged antiques be restored?
Absolutely. We specialize in restoring even the most damaged items, including fire/flood-affected pieces. Our 'invisible repairs' technique ensures seamless results undetectable to experts.
Are your restorations historically accurate?
Yes, we use period-appropriate materials and techniques. Our BAFRA accreditation ensures adherence to strict conservation standards while maintaining historical authenticity.
Do you offer valuation services?
Yes, Malcolm Green provides professional valuations for probate, insurance, and inheritance tax purposes, with 45 years' experience in antique assessment.
Can you restore gilded mirrors and frames?
Yes, we specialize in water and oil gilding restoration using traditional materials like gesso clay and rabbit skin glue, restoring gilded items to their original splendor.
Do you work on museum-quality antiques?
Yes, we've restored items for museums, stately homes, and private collections, including works for the Crown and Houses of Parliament.
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