Andrew A. Matthews RestorationKaren Heslop, Head of Housekeeping - Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge
Thank you for expertise in reassembling the collection of fragments and pieces wood and hide, into fine sensitively restored now very beautiful chairs. The college is very pleased with the successful restoration of cherished furniture.
Thank you again Andrew.
Sir Michael J Marshall MA, CBE, DL, FRAcS, FIMI - Swaffham Prior House
My wife and I are delighted with the exemplary and meticulous restoration work which you have carried out on a number of pieces of our furniture during recent years. We are indeed fortunate to have your craftmanship and expertise available to us.
Penelope Brittain – BBC Antiques Roadshow and Fine Art Consultant
…his knowledge of what repairs should be done is very thorough, and his understanding of structure and material is very detailed. Clients I have referred to Andrew have had no cause for complaint, and he is very reliable, friendly and efficient.
Kettle’s Yard Museum – Michael Harrison – Director
As a university museum with a responsibility to conserve our collections we seek the highest level of expertise in conservation. Andrew has consistently and efficiently been able to provide this service.
St Catherines College, Cambridge – Phil Dean – Clerk of Works
I hold great regard for his workmanship.
Trinity College, Cambridge – Adrian Biggs – Deputy Clerk of Works
Andrew has worked on a wide range of antique furniture for the College over the past eight years. He has been able to advise on the most sympathetic way to restore the pieces; his standard of workmanship is exemplary & on every occasion achieved the standard of restoration agreed.