I have a Christmas ornament that is made out of an egg shell that my first grade teacher made for…read moreme. I'm 56 so that gives you a reference of how old it is. A few Christmases ago, my cat tipped over the Christmas tree (first time ever after 10 years having this cat) and I have hard wood floors, so you know what happened. The egg was broken in many places. I was devastated. But I picked up the egg and its broken pieces and put in a plastic bag, determined to figure out how to fix. I spent a few months looking all over the internet and reached out to friends for help with no success. I took a break for a few months and then decided to ask ChatGPT for assistance. The first answer it gave me was Restoration Services. I went to the website and the rest is history as they say. The owner, Micheal, helped me directly. I sent him pictures of the egg and he provided some options to restore it. This was no easy task, I didn't have all the broken pieces so he had to create those missing pieces. It took him close to a year to restore but I got it a few days ago and it's PERFECT! I'm so thankful that he was able to restore my precious keepsake with such precision. I will say this ornament will never be going on the Christmas tree as I will find a way to display in a case on my fireplace mantle. I highly recommend Restoration Services. Thank you, thank you, thank you

I sent an enquiry for cloissone repair for a vase I owned. I was quoted $100-…read more$200, so I shipped them my vase. That cost me $65. When they received it, they said the repair would be $750, more than the value of the vase. They said if I wanted it back, it would cost me $200. I said I did not want to pay more than double of what it cost me to ship it to them. They said they would dispose of it for me. I told them I was unhappy with this program, no response. I sent a follow up email, no response. Very unhappy with this business.

I met with Andrew to get 6 pieces of artwork framed. Andrews is thoughtful--He has deep expertise,…read morepatience and guides without over-reaching. He really knows how to get you through the process. The office feels like they understand and love the craft and the artwork. I am looking forward to the end result. The prices seem reasonable for the amount of care taken when we explore options. Seems like you can't go wrong with the son of an artist--who is an artisan himself.

Dropped a framed print off for a new dust cover. Friendly people, quick turn around and fair price.read more

Last year, wall painters using a spray gun got hundreds (thousands?) of tiny white paint dots all…read moreover one of my canvas oil paintings as well as the frame of my college diploma. Oliver Brothers restored my painting and I can now no longer notice any dots on it, which is remarkable as it's a very complicated painting. The restoration took many months but was worth it. I also had them re-frame my diploma and it looks excellent.

From the owner: We offer museum-quality materials and an inspiring selection of specialty frames and mats. Many of…read moreour moldings are handcrafted in several locations around the world. Our conservation framing methods are designed to extend the longevity of your artwork and enhance its beauty. Oliver Brothers Custom Framing was formed as an extension of Oliver Brothers Fine Art Restoration, the oldest fine art restoration company in the United States. As art restorers, we frequently had requests by our clients to look for appropriate framing solutions. Our background working with antique fine art and antique picture frames has guided us in our efforts to assemble a comprehensive selection of historically accurate period frames. In addition to period frames, we also offer a wide range of contemporary picture frames. Pick-up and Delivery We are pleased to offer pick-up and delivery regardless of the size of the artwork. Typically we offer this service for all New England States and New York State.

I find it very important for me to step back and amend my recent review after my recent discussions…read moreand interactions with Trefler's. I felt my side of the disagreement had been heard and respected. They were able to accommodate my concerns and we came to a very amicable agreement. I was impressed with their patience and commitment to making this transaction and investment work out in all parties favor. This company has been in business for many years and based on this successful interaction I'm sure they'll enjoy continued success.

I needed at-home repair of several antique pieces. One was a mahogany buffet which needed veneer…read morerepair as well as loose posts on the piece. Both problems were resolved by the Trefler technician Sam, who made the repairs and skillfully colored the area. Another was an 18th century French armoire. One of the original shelves had warped and had to be resized to fit back into the piece. I also needed the door latch relocated so that I could open the doors without using a ladder. These repairs were effected by the technician Bernard. The remaining time was used to repair an antique table with a loose shim, a loose piece on the front of another anntique armoire and a Charles X antique clock which had cracked on the front of the piece. There was a three-hour minimum payment for the technicians' time and transport. While expensive, I felt the time was well used and the expertise of the technicians totally justified the fee for their presence. The bottom line is that all my furniture problems were resolved by their intervention. You get what you pay for.

Can you tell which part of the painting was "repaired" in this shop?…read more It looked much nicer before this repair. Seeing what was done breaks my heart -- this painting has been with me since my parents, and now it feels damaged rather than restored.

Renaissance Frame Shop - 171 Belmont St., Belmont 02478…read more If you are looking for a quality framer in the Belmont, Watertown, or Cambridge area, look no further than the Renaissance Framing Gallery. The owner, Levon Tokatlyan, is lovely to deal with, with a superb sense of art and artistry. We've used him for over a dozen pieces, from those where he simply exchanged one image for another with existing mats and frames, to far more complex challenges. In one case, he mounted a very delicate piece between two pieces of glass without a mat and added new framing, creating a really striking piece. In another case, he overlaid a second mat on an existing piece with four images within it to create double matting and a much more dramatic image. Very precise cutting was needed, and he rose to the challenge! In several other cases, he worked with me to choose new mats and frames. The pieces all look great! Levon has always done an outstanding job. He is reasonably priced, on time, and easy to work with. He is creative, with a great sense of proportion and color. I highly recommend him. Ellen Glanz