Posts Tagged ‘antique leather restoration’

Early 20th century leather map box restoration: new lid and buckle straps. Leather aged and colour matched to blend.

Early 20th century map box after restoration

As part of my Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust award, I was fortunate to recently attend a course run by Neil MacGregor:  “Leather restoration and repair techniques”. Techniques covered included case corners, colour matching and “ageing”, changing locks and other metal fittings.

Neil MacGregor