Golden Frames

Golden Frames Golden Frames undertakes all aspects of oil and water gilding, from antique furniture and frames to modern architectural work.

One of our specialties is picture frame conservation for local businesses. Katherine Rickman's interest in furniture and design techniques started at a young age. During her early career she completed GNVQ Advanced in Art & Design at Bournemouth Arts Institute, going on to study for a B.Tech National Diploma in Restoration and Decorative Studies at Portsmouth University. In 2005 Katherine joined J

ohn Nettell's workshop where John taught her the techniques of oil gilding and water gilding. Over the following years they worked both in parallel and together on projects, until Katherine took over the business in 2010. Today she continues to work on restoration and commission pieces; from small hall mirrors to large over-mantle frames, antique tables to chairs.

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Bournemouth

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Commissions We restore a variety of frames and furniture pieces for businesses and private individuals. Clients include members of the public, stately homes, antique dealers, interior designers, design agencies, auction houses and insurance companies. "It must have looked stunning once" We frequently undertake projects to brighten up pieces that have become discoloured over time. Specialist cleaning techniques carefully remove layers of paint or dirt, reviving the gold-leaf piece to its original, radiant splendour. "Whoops, I really didn’t mean to do that!" Many antiques suffer knocks with loss of structural or decorative features. Don’t worry! Golden Frames is fully equipped with the skill and resource to rejuvenate even the most sorry looking pieces, using only traditional methods and materials. Once repairs are complete, pieces can be re-gilded and aged. We will work with you to advise on the finish or work to your spec. "However hard I look, I just don’t seem to find it." Still looking for the perfect piece? Have an idea in mind but no way of creating it? Looking for a unique birthday or anniversary gift? We hold a stock of beautiful pieces that we have fallen in love with over the years, all looking for the right home. Some are shining and restored, ready to come home with you whilst others wait for their new owner to come tell us what finish to provide. Pieces that have caught our eye usually stand out for their obscurity of size or shape or unique design. We welcome browsers and enjoy talking through ideas Feel free to contact us for an appointment to discuss restoration or commission requirements. Based in The New Forest, we travel nationally and most frequently undertake jobs in Southampton, Bournemouth, The New Forest, Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire and The Isle of Wight.

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