From a young age I have always been fascinated by the magical word of antiques. My initial attraction was sparked by the frequent visits to watch my grandfather tolling away in his curious little workshop in Bologna.
Memories of him tinkering with bottles containing mysterious potion will last with me forever. His hands were his tools and they revealed the telitale signs of his profession. In particular, his nails always appeared to have a yellowish hue and l could never understand why. The reality is that this was the colour of shellac.
In those times the Restorer was only responsible for working on the woodwork, with the Polisher completing the job to a high standard and with immens patience. Nowadays the story has changed somewhat, as a modern Restorer is expected to be multi-skilled and therefore capable of starting and completing the entire restoration on their own. After having undertaken years of professional courses and workshops alongside a skilled Restorer as my mentor, this is where my own story begins. I decided to embark on a journey of self-discovery and self-employment, resulting in the creation of a bespoke antique restoration business.