Restoration

Restoring antique instruments is a major part of Michael Cole's work. Clients include The National Trust, Oxford University’s Faculty of Music, and many private collectors and musicians. The aim in restoring antique instruments is to conserve as much as possible of the instrument’s original structure and materials. All repairs are made using the original methods and close approximations to original materials.
Some of the early keyboard instruments restored in the workshop are shown below to give an idea of the wide variety.
1781 Shudi & Broadwood double manual harpsichord (Bate Collection, Oxford) 1803 John Broadwood grand piano 1680 Anonymous French double manual harpsichord (Bate Collection) 1787 J & A Kirckman harpsichord (Berrington Hall, National Trust) 1774 Adam Beyer square piano 1853 John Broadwood square piano
■ All work is fully documented. ■ Written reports are provided ■ Collection and delivery personally undertaken by Michael Cole
If you have any enquiry regarding restorations please make initial contact by telephone or Email