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Lower Lodge Antiques, Natchez, MS
Lower Lodge Conservation & Museum Services
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Communion Table in New Orleans after flooding by Hurricane Katrina August 2005 Table before and after conservation.
Table restored to its original golden oak color. Most of the original finish remained under the "mahogany" over varnish |
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Lower Lodge Conservation provides a full conservation and restoration service for furniture and other
objects. Richard Branyan studied conservation at the University of London's College of Furniture.
Beauvoir's Harp before and after conservation. The Harp was badly damaged during Hurricane Katrina and required
extensive repairs. The pedals, movement, and soundbox all required dismantling and cleaning. After cleaning
and repairs all gilding, painting and missing composition decorations were repaired. Finally new strings were
fitted
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Richard Branyan was elected a Professional Associate of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works. He is also a member of the American Museums Association The Louisiana Conservation Alliance The Southeastern Museum Conference The Mississippi Museums Association
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