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What happens to the Value?
A properly restored item can recover most, if not all of its undamaged value. This of course depends upon the extent and quality of the restoration, and the use and application of proper materials.
A restored, common decorator plate may only recapture up to 75% of its [corresponding perfect value], while the value of a rare, highly sought item will be, for the most part, unaffected by the existence of a proper restoration. Cherished items or family heirlooms are of course worth restoring, as a “corresponding perfect value” is seldom a factor in ones decision to restore.](oftenasked99_files/image008.gif)
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Facts About a Restored Object . . . .
Is it Worth it to Restore It?
That old school of thought, (once an item had been restored it no longer had monetary value), couldn’t be further from the truth. When properly and professionally restored by a craftsman and Master Restorer such as Cynthia Geers, the restored object could be returned to its original value. The more rare or unique an item, the higher its restored value becomes.
A properly restored item can recover most, if not all of its undamaged value. This of course depends upon the extent and quality of the restoration, and the use and application of proper materials. A restored, common decorator plate may only recapture up to 75% of its [corresponding perfect value], while the value of a rare, highly sought item will be, for the most part, unaffected by the existence of a proper restoration. Cherished items or family heirlooms are of course worth restoring, as a “corresponding perfect value” is seldom a factor in ones decision to restore.
The preservation of an item may not necessarily require an invisible restoration to recapture or retain its value. Methods such as tinted gap fills are oftentimes used to preserve an item, and to prevent further deterioration. Other factors such as an old restoration where rivets were used to “mend” a crack or other such methods are historic in, and of themselves, and should not be removed. In these examples, the old restorations represent restoration in an historic art form, and may have a monetary value grater than an invisible restoration.
Will it Last?
It may look pretty when you pick it up from a restorer, but how will the restoration withstand the test of time? A proper restoration (while completely reversible), should look as good many years from now, as the day you get it back from your restorer. If a change in color, texture or appearance takes place, it is usually an indication of the use of improper products or inadequate procedures. We use only materials recognized or recommended by The West Dean College in London, The American Institute of Conservation, or the United Kingdom Institute of Conservation. Products that you buy in a hardware store are not the kinds of things that should be trusted, or used to restore your treasures, or family heirlooms. Restoration is not a hobby or a craft; it is a highly skilled profession.
How do I Clean and Care for My Restored Object?
Depending upon the restoration techniques employed, and the products and treatment procedures used, you can safely clean your restored object. To properly clean and care for an object restored by the Porcelain Clinic, specific guidelines are provided by referring to the Proper Care page on this website. For cleaning a piece restored elsewhere, you should contact the respective restorer. Improper care can damage even the finest restoration.
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