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Stained Glass Restoration and Repair

 

BEFORE

Before image of damaged stained glass panel.

 

AFTER

After image once stained glass panel is repaired and restored.

 

BEFORE

Before image of pieces of stained glass door that was struck by car.

An M.G. went through the front door!

 

AFTER

After the pieces were put back together again and the stained glass door was reassembled.

 

Before

        One day a customer came into the studio with two very badly damaged pieces that she had gotten in trade for a small debt. She thought they might be too costly to repair and was considering  throwing away the both pieces and taking the loss. I looked at them and said "let me check these out a little more and do a rough estimate for you." There was just SOMETHING about them that fascinated me. Even though badly damaged, the workmanship and painting was exceptional. I began by dusting them off and cleaning the grit and then took photos of every inch of the damage.

Left panel of the damaged William Morris stained glass piece of art.

Right panel of the damaged William Morris stained glass piece of art.

Close-up of the damaged William Morris stained glass piece of art.

            Lo and Behold when I blew up the photos I found a signature piece!  I thought I had a William Morris!

Signature Of Morris and Sons found on stained glass piece of art.

        I sent the photos and a lengthy letter to Peter Gibson, one of the world's leading authorities on stained glass, formerly (ret) Secretary/ Superintendent of the York England Glazier's Trust.  In June/July of 1989 he received the distinction of Honorary Life Membership of the Stained Glass Association of America, of which I am a member.

I wrote to right man! He informed me that the glass I enquired about was the work of "the second William Morris"! William T. Morris 1874-1944 (I never knew that were two!) He told me that he was still very important Historically. Not as important as a "true" Wm. Morris, 1834-1896, but the two pieces, if properly restored, were  worth thousands of dollars. A nice surprise for my customer!  She was delighted and oked the restoration immediately. She planed to showcase them in her office with the rest of her art collection. Mr. Gibson most graciously gave me a few tips on his restoration techniques, to augment my knowledge, and followed my progress with glee. He was delighted that I chose to conserve/restore rather than repair. 

 

After

Photo of the two William Morris stained glass art pieces after being restored.

I had a wonderful time restoring these "old beauties" and feel it was one of the best experiences of my long career!  I hope you enjoy them too.

 

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