historic finish and gilding conservation

Christopher Shelton Conservation is a furniture conservation studio in Boston's Hyde Park neighborhood that preserves valuable historic furniture, woodwork, finishes, and upholstery for museums, institutions, and private collectors. The owner and principal conservator has over 30 years of experience working with museums, private collectors, historic homes, and government collections, preserving American and European furniture and interiors from the 17th to 20th century.

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