This is an advisory service on restoration and alteration of period buildings: Georgian, Victorian, Arts and Crafts, Federation/Edwardian and Inter-War (Californian Bungalow and other 1920s/30s houses).
Over years of experience in the restoration of heritage buildings, we have given valuable input to owners and builders engaged in work on period homes in Victoria, NSW and Tasmania. This includes the restoration of original features and suggestions for sympathetic approaches to alterations.
The Authentic Age provides an understanding of the key features of such buildings and the differences between the eras, and practical options for repair or replacement of missing items. The service covers internal and external aspects of the building design from the picket fence and gate to the verandah, façade, walls, roof, floors, plasterwork, lacework, ceiling roses, fireplaces, light fittings, furnishings and painted decoration. Attention to detail is the hallmark of our advice, within the bounds of the client’s requirements.
Where possible, we recommend suppliers, tradesmen and other experts who are expert in, and sympathetic to, old buildings – whether grand mansions or workers cottages.
The advice can be comprehensive or limited to specific aspects as required and is always supported by a written report for your reference.
Mark Weller has authentically restored a 1930s cottage and a Victorian villa himself, drawing on his long experience in inspecting period properties throughout Australia and the UK. He has similarly extensive experience in the collection and restoration of Georgian and Victorian antique furniture and clocks. Evidence of his attention to detail can also be seen in his completion of ground-up retorations of old motor cars.
He has served on the management committee of the Villa Alba House Museum in Kew and performed a number of specialist restoration tasks in the house.
He is an associate member ot the Australian Artisans’ guild, a member of the Australian Antique Horological Society and a long-term member of the National Trust.
PO Box 5030
HAWTHORN VIC 3122
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