Nationwide
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Collectibles Repair and Restoration Services
by
M.I.
Hummel Master Artist Hans J. Schindhelm
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1986
Please mail your damaged collectibles
via insured UPS or US Parcel Mail to:
Ceramic Restorations of Westchester,
Inc.
Hans J. Schindhelm - Master Restorer
83 Raafenberg Road
Sleepy Hollow,
New York 10591
You will receive a free, no obligation, written estimate within
10 - 15 days.
We are fully insured and bonded.
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We can repair & restore almost any
collectible, antique or art object made from
ceramic, porcelain, cold cast resin,
metal, stone, plaster and/or wood, such as:
All God's Children, American Artists,
Artists of the World, Artaffects, Annalee Dolls, Armani, Anri, Byers Choice, Boehm,
Boyds Bears, Bing & Grondhal, Berta Hummel, Cybis, Cat's Meow, Cavenagh, Creart,
Cherished Teddies, Capodimonte, Dave Grossman, Dresden, Danbury Mint, David Winter,
Department 56, Dreamsicles, Duncan Royale, Effanbee Dolls, Elastolin Toy Soldiers,
Enesco, Emmett Kelly, Flambro, Franklin Mint, Fontanini, Gartlan USA, Goebel, Gorham,
Granget, Herend, Hauser Toy Soldiers, Harbour Lights, Hutschenreuther, Harmony Kingdom,
Ispanky, Kaiser, Krystonia, Lance, Lilliput Lane, Legends, Lladro, Lowell Davis,
M.I. Hummel, Meissen, Maruri, Mettlach, Napoleon, Nymphenburg, Norman Rockwell, Olszewski,
Polland Studios, Pen Delphin, Pooh & Friends, Rosenthal, Precious Moments, Rick
Cain Studios, Roman, Ron Lee, Royal Worchester, Royal Doulton, Robert Tonner Dolls,
Sarah's Attic, Schmid, Sebastian Studios, Steinbach Nutcrackers, Wedgewood, Walt
Disney Classics, Zoltan Lefton and many more...
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Many national/international collectors clubs and retailers
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Ceramic Restorations of Westchester,
Inc. (CROW, Inc.) was founded in 1986 by retired M.I. Hummel Master Painter Hans
J. Schindhelm.
Hans apprenticed with the W. Goebel Porzellanfabrik, the manufacturer
of the famous M.I. Hummel collectibles from 1972 throughout 1975 and worked for the
company in Germany until 1986 in a variety of prestigious positions such as Limited
Edition Painter, Prototype Painter and Product Designer for Goebel's M.I. Hummel,
Walt Disney, Lore, Gunther Granget-, European-, American- and African Wildlife Collectibles.
During
his tenure with Goebel he also completed his formal education and received his
Masters Degree in the Ceramic Arts
focused on manufacture, technology, restoration
and teaching.
Since 1980 he has represented W. Goebel Porzellanfabrik at many
conventions, galleries and stores in Europe and the United States, demonstrating
the skills required to manufacture M.I. Hummel figurines to the interested collector.
Hans still maintains a working relationship with the factory in Germany and it's
distribution arm
Goebel North America in Pennington, New Jersey.
He personally
and constantly instructs all artists working at the repair & restoration studio
in Sleepy Hollow, New York and actively participates in each and every step of the
repair & restoration process to assure the high quality standards for which his
company, Ceramic Restorations of Westchester, Inc., is known for.
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Ceramic Restorations of Westchester,
Inc. is an independent New York company specializing in the conservation, repair
& restoration of art objects, collectibles and antiques made from ceramic, porcelain
and similar materials.
Our staff of skilled sculptors and painters will take
your damaged collectible carefully through all steps of Ceramic Restorations of Westchester,
Inc.'s state-of-the-art repair & restoration program to bring it back to life.
The
company founder and owner, Hans J. Schindhelm, personally and constantly instructs
all artists working at the repair & restoration studio in Sleepy Hollow,
New York and actively participates in each and every step of the repair & restoration
process to assure the high quality standards for which his company, Ceramic Restorations
of Westchester, Inc., is known for.
All work is performed at the Peekskill,
New York studio.
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The cost of repairing a damaged collectible
can be as low as US $ 50.00 and depends very much on the nature and extent of the
damages, such as:
How many breaks, chips and/or cracks does the figurine have?
Are there any pieces missing which need to be replaced?
How much of an area
is affected by the repair and needs to be repainted?
What repair techniques and
materials can be used to repair it?
How many shades of colors must be matched?
These
are just a few of the variables encountered during the repair of a damaged
collectible
and since this type of work is inherently difficult, tidious and time consuming all
repairs will be estimated on a case to case basis. Estimates are free of charge and
without obligation to have any work done.
Simply send your damaged collectible(s)
via insured UPS or US Parcel Mail to our address. The written estimate will include
a work order form and will provide you with all details such as the repair cost,
time frame and the approximate value of the item(s) in question after repair. We
are unable to start any work unless you return the signed work order with your deposit/payment
(Master,
Visa, Discover Card, checks and money orders are accepted).
The state-of-the-art
restoration methods employed by Ceramic Restorations of Westchester, Inc. allows
the company to repair most damaged figurines in a cost effective manner. However,
in some cases it may happen that the repair cost exceeds the actual monetary value
of the figurine and we will advise you if that is the case.
The final decision
is always yours.
Most repairs will take about 3 - 4 hours, plus time for staging,
prepping, firing, drying and other rest times. However, since we must introduce figurines
in batches of 100 to 150 pieces at a time to the individual repair steps, it may
take several weeks or months to complete a batch. This is the only way to bring the
repair cost to an affordable level.
An estimated delivery time is listed in your
estimate.
Rush orders will incur extra charges.
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Our artists employ state-of-the-art repair
& restoration methods (cold & fired) and use only premium materials which
guarantees high quality, invisible to the naked eye repair results in almost all
cases. The repair/restoration techniques and materials used vary from repair to repair
and are usually dictated by the materials your collectibles are made from, which
manufacturing techniques have been employed to make it and the extend and nature
of the damages.
The first step is to evaluate the damaged items to determine
which materials and repair techniques can be employed to repair them safely and effectively.
During this evaluation they will be cleaned and all non-original deposits or substances
applied during previous repair attempts (plaster, glue, paint, etc.) are removed.
Thereafter
sculptors assemble all breaks with speciality glues and/or glazes and fill all chips
and cracks with replacement materials. They can even recreate missing parts (fingers,
arms, legs etc.) which are then attached. The selection of materials and the actual
repair methods used are largely dictated by the materials the damaged items are made
from and the extend and nature of the damages.
Once all fillers and replacements
have been shaped every repaired section is then coated with glazes to match the original
base color and finish. Thereafter all repaired areas are repainted (only if needed)
with matching colors, using applicable painting techniques. Finally a finishing coat
which matches the feel and sheen of the original finish is applied. Where neccessary,
low temperature firing will be employed to develop and affix the repair colors, glazes
and finishing coats.
A final quality control assures the best possible repair
results.
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Many national/international collectors clubs and retailers
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our repair & restoration services to their members and customers.
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914-734-8410
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CROW, Inc. is primarily engaged in the
repair and restoration of art objects, collectibles and antiques made from ceramic,
porcelain and similar materials. We guarantee that all repairs will be performed
as outlined in your estimate and the techniques used represent state-of-the-art repair
methods.
We guarantee our workmanship, the quality of the repair and materials
used. We are one of the PREMIER collectibles repair & restoration companies in
the United States and our name and reputation is our guarantee to meet and exceed
your expectations.
We are fully insured and bonded.
Items left with us
for repair are insured at their monetary value as listed in the free, no obligation
estimate. No other warantees or guarantees are possible or implied. All repaired
items are returned to you via carefully packed and insured UPS or parcel mail unless
you decide to pick them up personally.
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CONSERVATION, REPAIR & RESTORATION DEPARTMENT
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Many national/international collectors clubs and retailers
recommend
our repair & restoration services to their members and customers.
For more
information call customer service at
914-734-8410
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Ceramic Restorations of Westchester,
Inc. has been in business since 1986 and it's founder and owner Hans J. Schindhelm
has been working in this field since 1972.
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Many national/international collectors clubs, retailers and organizations
recommend our repair & restoration services to their members and customers.
Here
are just a few of them:
M.I. Hummel Collectors Club
1-800-666-2582
G.
Armani Collectors Society
1-800-327-6264
Bronner's Christmas Wonderland
M.I.
Hummel Department
989-652-9931
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