1/18 Japanese Lacquered Box
A musical jewellery box with significant sentimental value.
Originally a gift from husband to his wife (both deceased) and now requiring some restoration so that their daughter can enjoy it.
Originally a gift from husband to his wife (both deceased) and now requiring some restoration so that their daughter can enjoy it.
Before & after images
There were some issues.
The exterior had some paint loss, but was basically sound.
One hinge had lost its pin, resulting in some damage to the rear of the box.
The catch was bent and loose.
The interior fabric was frayed and in poor condition.
The movement was in good shape, but needed a clean and lubricant so that it can play for many more years.
The exterior had some paint loss, but was basically sound.
One hinge had lost its pin, resulting in some damage to the rear of the box.
The catch was bent and loose.
The interior fabric was frayed and in poor condition.
The movement was in good shape, but needed a clean and lubricant so that it can play for many more years.
The Plan
Clean the exterior. Fill the losses and retouch the paint.
Remove all the fabric and replace with new blue velour.
Replace the hinge.
Clean & repair the catch.
Dismantle, clean, service and reassemble the movement.
Clean the exterior. Fill the losses and retouch the paint.
Remove all the fabric and replace with new blue velour.
Replace the hinge.
Clean & repair the catch.
Dismantle, clean, service and reassemble the movement.
21st December - Taking it all apart
Fitting a new stop piano hinge
Cleaning up and re-fitting the movement
Cutting and fitting a polycarbonate cover over the movement to keep the dust out.
Cutting and fitting a polycarbonate cover over the movement to keep the dust out.
Retouching the case and re-fitting the catch
Complete
