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‘Portrait of a Craftsman’ by Photographer of the Year

French polishing workshop. a male stands in front of a work bench, with a cue stand and antique furniture in the background.

We were delighted to welcome the international award-winning photographer Chris Frazer Smith to our workshop recently. Chris has won numerous awards for his photography, including the prestigious Lucie International Photographer of The Year Award, and specialises in portraits and people. In Chris’s own words: ”A close friend of mine went to see how a snooker […]

Antique snooker tables traditionally restored with care & expertise.

Restored full size antique snooker table

Another satisfied customer! We were delighted to receive this feedback n our latest antique snooker table restoration and installation. ”What an honour it has been to do business with you guys. I am absolutely delighted with the table, and the care you have both shown in its restoration and delivery is exceptional.” Click here to […]

Restoration videos: 8ft Oak Billiards Table by Geo. Edwards

Geo Edwards 8ft antique billiards table B746

W’ve taken some videos during the restoration of this lovely 8ft antique oak billiards table. Please see the videos below, or visit our YouTube channel to see even more! Full details of this table are here: http://www.brownsantiques.co.uk/products/8ft-oak-billiards-table-geo-edwards/

9ft Riley antique snooker table restoration

Restored Riley 9ft antique snooker table.

Images showing a Riley 9ft antique snooker table restoration. We have restored and French polished this table.  It will be installed this week and re-covered in a red cloth. (Any black marks are on camera lens, not woodwork!) Pocket nets and leathers with an ‘antiqued finish’. Restored 9ft Riley snooker table.

Antique Rollover snooker dining table

Antique Rollover snooker dining table

Images showing the restoration of an antique rollover snooker dining table. This table is by Gamage’s of London. The woodwork has been carefully stripped, and is being traditionally French polished this week. Rollover tables are a great space saving idea. The playing surface ‘rolls over’ to become a dining table. Two tables for the price […]

Antique snooker diner restoration.

We are restoring this 5ft mahogany snooker diner today. The table is mahogany with a 5ft playing size, and easily converts from dining table to snooker table. We will French polish all the woodwork by hand, as with all our snooker table restorations. This table has a one piece slate.  We will re-cover with new […]