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Queen Victoria's side saddle. Conserved for the Museum of Leathercraft,
Northampton.
The samples of work below give a broad outline of the type
of leather conservation and restoration carried out. However, it is by no
means an exhaustive list.
- Gilt leather conservation
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Gilt leather, also sometimes known as Spanish
leather, was mainly used for wall hangings and screens. However, it
may also be found on chairs and other items.
- Furniture conservation
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Upholstery on chairs can be conserved and
repaired, and lost colour can be replaced. Items such as desk tops can be
cleaned, repaired and polished.
- Flying Jacket
restoration
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The leather jacket had tears and loss of
finish. The conservation work included the repair of splits and
reinstatement of finish.
- Car upholstery
restoration
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Many cars had their leather replaced in the
past. Original covering are becoming relatively rare, particularly on older
cars. Conserving the original rather than replacing it is becoming
increasingly popular. The result is not as strong as new leather but the
seats can usually be used with care.
- Various projects
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Chair with hide seat
State harness
Shooting stick
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