Shattered Dreams Can Be Restored
Sydney Morning Herald
Wednesday October 12, 1994
Everyone has known that sinking feeling when they break or chip a favourite vase or ornament.
But help is at hand.
Mr Basil Storey, of Pymble Restorations and Trophies, is the agent for a team of skilled craftspeople who mend, restore or replate ornaments, trophies and household items.
Specialists can cut, grind and re-bevel a damaged glass vase or bowl, or re-stem or fit a new base to a drinking glass.
A master clockmaker repairs clocks, including antiques, and other specialists mend ornamental candlesticks, re-bristle sterling silver brushes, re-silver mirrors, polish brass or copper items and restore sacred vessels.
Charges are moderate. A chipped crystal glass, for example, can be repaired for $20. Replating a silver teaspoon or fork costs $12, while a priceless family heirloom such as a silver teapot may be replated for about $120.
"We restore more than 1,000 glass items a year," Mr Storey said. "These include drinking glasses, vases, jugs, and rare porcelain items such as figurines."
Mr Storey also supplies cups and trophies for schools and clubs throughout Australia.
His giftware includes pewter tankards and goblets, silver-plated frames for family photographs, and christening presents.
Pymble Restorations and Trophies is at 6 Post Office Street, Pymble. It is open Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm. Inquiries, phone 988 3909.
© 1994 Sydney Morning Herald