Rescuing an Antique Mirror - Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration

Tom Johnson of Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration in Gorham, Maine restores this handsome looking glass. Tom has been restoring furniture professionally since 1979. Visit our website at www.thomasjohnsonrestoration.com, or write us at [e-mail]. And for those on the west coast looking for custom framing, be sure to check out Tom's daughter's shop, www.emcollier.com (@emcollierframes on Instagram).

[@BaumgartnerRestoration]

Beautiful work Thomas. I commend and respect your disciplined restraint. Feel free to shoot me an email regarding Laponite, I’m happy to share everything I know about it.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! Wow! I will be glad to. Although I was trying to figure out how to use it, it quickly became apparent that any water was "dissolving" the paper, turning into mush. But I'm looking forward to trying it again. I appreciate you reaching out. I like your videos, but who has the time to watch videos? I am too busy trying to make them, as I'm sure you are too. All the best

[@blaupunkt1221]

Great! Two of my most favorite channels comment on the same video 😉

[@rb962]

@@blaupunkt1221 me too!

[@ritchiemay9152]

It is nice to see Baumgartner's name dropped here in the comments, these two professional restorationists are just a true joy to watch, this could of been a collaborative piece for them.

[@notfeedynotlazy]

Yes it could have been

[@tomgordonuk1]

My thoughts exactly

[@nashvillain171]

Except that Tom Johnson isn't an insufferable pedant.

[@notfeedynotlazy]

We have a previous conservator ITT

[@howardschaefer1445]

I have often compared what Tom does with Julian's work.

[@drbwalker]

I think the "something" on the back is "Eld", short for "Elder". I found Lucy's grave online and it says "In memory of Mrs. Lucy Smith, consort of Elder Ebenezer Smith late of Ashfield, who died Oct. 5th 1808 aged 68"

[@judebrown4103]

Oh wow! How fascinating, thanks for sharing that. 👍🙏

[@knottyal2428]

Good job Bradley! The d is written exactly the same as a later d in the word "and".

[@dlevi67]

That is some detective work! Well done!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Wow! Thanks! I’ll look at it again

[@socialjusticejewelry]

Eld is what I read too. Didn't look her up though. Great research.

[@Rovinman]

Baumgartner conservation, is a good series to watch for getting canvasses and papers off the back of paintings. He uses all sorts of materials, really interesting, valuable information ! Stu xx

[@bobbysmith6967]

Baumgartner is another of my favorite KZbinrs for making old things beautiful again, and lots to learn. This felt more like one of his than the normal Tom Johnson restoration. Tom, you might like him-you have a lot in common ;)

[@cmmc3400]

I was just about to tell Tom about him. Good catch!

[@RacinZ28]

me three about Julian Baumgartner. It's like we all think alike!

[@MadeInMichigan]

I was just about to say the same thing. Especially when I recognized the "gelled water" procedure.

[@tinlizzie]

Excellent!

[@Floris_VI]

This one vagely reminded me of some Baumgartner restaurations, really great work once again Tom, you never fail to impress!

[@LucyGirlCavapoo]

Absolutely!

[@DaleDix]

Before he hid them behind a paywall.

[@marien20]

@@DaleDix he shares lots of content for free.

[@tomgordonuk1]

My thoughts too

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! He does great work

[@chrissheridan8947]

With all the rubbish going on in the world at the moment it is nice to sit down and relax to watch another excellent restoration video from your good self and learn something new. Thank you 😊

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome! That's nice

[@johnsonrestoration]

Nice hat BTW

[@JulianFoley]

A museum-quality restoration. But then all of yours are, aren't they? Superb.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! Not quite with the paper though!

[@trolltaker]

OMG, Tom!! I had to pause and take a deep breath. You've got 'em, m'man!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@silkebower1977]

Handsome guy in the mirror. Thank you for showing us a different project. I had never heard of these mirrors before. It looked brilliant after you finished. The colours really came out and the painting on the mirror was much brighter. You saved it.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! I hadn’t seen them before either

[@notfeedynotlazy]

Excellent work, Tom. The _one_ thing I would have done diferently (mainly so my wife, who is a librarian, wouldn't chastise me) is, I would have put that original paper with its old provenance notes inside an archival envelope (with a facscimil of the contents printed on it) and attached it to the back. But that's just a matter of style.

[@Beruthiel45]

Yes. Another, retired! librarian here. I concur. 😊

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Not too late - I'll look into it

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@estrellawundsch2734]

You make my day, mr Johnson, I was feeling litle tired and I got so intereted in your jof and seing the lovely Ella that I forgot everything else. Thank you, blessings and pease, pet Ella and the cats for me.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You are so welcome! Pets delivered!

[@thierrytalon8600]

You are well equipped: half the stuff I didn’t know existed!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@VeretenoVids]

How dapper you are in a suit and fedora! What a lovely little looking glass. The floral decoration reminds me of the decoration found on other courting objects from northern and eastern Europe. Thank you for another delightful break from the horrors of the news.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome!

[@garethwalsh9690]

Agree with many here Baumgartner is another brilliant guy to watch,I'm sure hd would have had a great solution for binding the edge of the paper.It was great to see the inlay box out again,been a while Tom.Great restoration, that looked too far gone to me ,but as always the miracle was achieved and we all got to witness it.

[@nashvillain171]

🙄

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I wish I could have consulted with him about this!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@markduncan6690]

Slow and Steady gets the job done Thomas! Well Done!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Mark!

[@shawnmarkrestorations]

You are a master craftsman and it is always a pleasure to watch your process. I learn something new each video that I incorporate into my process. Thank you for allowing us this glimpse into true craftsmanship.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! That's nice

[@TheFiown]

My antique dealer friend bought a lovely gilded French 'marriage mirror', quite ornate with small pieces of glass set into the ornate top. He then dropped it and broke into pieces so I bought it from him for 20 euros and spent two days reparing it. The main mirror was intact, the damage was to the frame, mostly the ornate top. I had to use epoxy to hold the ornate top onto the bottom part from the back, it doesn't show. As there were pieces of the inset mirror missing, too broken to save, I cut out the same shapes from thin plexi and used a 'mirror spray' to mirror the back being careful to spackle it so it didn't draw the eye, I backed the plaxi with black paper. It's not a perfect solution but it looks good and the breaks don't show. Nice to save something.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! It sounds like you did a good job. I am not aware of a "mirror spray". Could it just be silver paint? I had never thought of that.

[@TheFiown]

@@johnsonrestoration Hello Tom, yes the paint is made by Krylon in the US and is very useful. You spray it on the back of the glass and depending if you are going for an antique look or a clean look you can back it with dark card or dark spray paint. I first spray with a vinegar solution to leave 'holes' that repel the paint to get an antique look. You can even 'ghost' the paint then back it with a print of antique wallpaper so is shows through lightly. You can also paint images, flowers, birds, onto the back of the plain glass or even vase ( eglomisé ) then spray on the mirror paint over the top trapping it. For me it's cheaper and more charming to buy or find a piece of plain glass from an old poster frame then after cutting it to size, I can 'mirror' it. Look up some of the Tutos on YT ! Best wishes xx

[@kingsburycrafts]

Very nice. The look through the glass was a sweet touch.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@ggmax2958]

Another great project. Your patience is admirable. I too thought of Baumgartner when you showed the project for this video. So love watching your videos. I love that look on you

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@gregmarston9782]

Thomas, you have wonderful viewers and fans.

[@johnsonrestoration]

I really do! It is amazing to me

[@vulgivagu]

I am a retired antique restorer in the UK. I once had a customer bring one of these in and he said it had been identified by the V&A museum in London as being late 18th century and northern European . This is the attribution all auction houses still use when these mirrors come up for sale.

[@conniealley9406]

So enjoyed this definitely subscribing

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! It was interesting to have such a difference in the 2 assesments - Scandanavian and Chinese

[@vulgivagu]

@@johnsonrestoration I think the reason was that these looking glasses are European reproductions of the Chinese ones and the Chinoiserie style was very popular in Europe at the time.

[@judebrown4103]

Oh my, now that was some restoration! I thought you'd never conserve that backing paper but another beautiful job. Superb!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I’m not sure “conserve” is the right word!

[@jeffreylarson8533]

talk about painstaking...Well Done, Sir; your care and respect is notable.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@EdgarTheEagle]

What a pasión for a patiently detailed piece of restoration work... You put your hat on rightly and cooling cause I am taking my hat off!!! Congrats!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@janeteholmes]

The Laponite isn’t left to dry. You leave it on for a time to rehydrate the glue, then proceed with separating the layers. Its purpose is to wet the glue without over-wetting the paper. I too watch Baumgartner. Thx for your great work!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I wish I had known how to use it

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for sharing that knowledge Janet. That’s helpful. Scott

[@shalakojones706]

I always like it when you dig through your dad's old box of inlay, it's nice way of keeping your dad's memory in the shop. I've got a few items like that myself that were my dad's and it feels like sometimes you can feel him looking over your shoulder, it brings back great memories. Another great video. Thanks.

[@FixingFurniture]

I liked that too. I love to see that material passed down to another generation to use.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Well said! Thanks!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Me too! It makes it really personal

[@tashacherry1480]

I think you did an amazing job. What is surprising to me is the design itself. I wouldn't ever look at something with what almost looks like zebra stripes to me and think 18th century. Learn something new everyday and today it was this. So I thank you sir, I appreciate it ☺

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you so much! It was a learning experience for me as well! I didn't know about courting mirrors

[@kenc2257]

Lovely project. Glad you were able to 'save' and reattach the back piece, with the note and newspaper clipping. I really liked the result.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@ronjones9373]

I found myself holding my breathe when started driving that tack.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Me too! Thanks

[@JamesDeese]

There is a framers tape that is a double-sided tape, but on that paper, you might not have wanted to use it. Another possible "trick of the trade" would have been to mount that paper to a new backing paper, and then used the double-sided tape. But all in all that was a great job. The glass would be difficult. It needed to be "re-silvered" as noted by the oxidation of the silver in the form of the bubble appearance in the front of the glass. The frame was as complicated a piece of art as I have ever seen in the frame shop. The most important thing that you did was to take your time and to move slowly so as to no harm. I have worked on frames from the same era. This one piece that I did some years ago was to restore both a bamboo frame and the Japanese silk art in it. That took me several days, maybe 20 hours all told, to finish. But it was worth the effort. I must say that I love these videos. And you did look dapper in the fedora!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! Good advice. I thought about a new backing too - but it was glued to the original wood that was the back

[@freddystpierre9106]

You have a lot of patience my man I love it that you did not change anything about the mirror

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@richardmarino5658]

Thanks again Tom. Another learning experience. Nice job. Rich/NJ

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome!

[@angelamoran1479]

Just love to see the extreme care you took with this very old and fragile piece. Conservation of these unique items is so important to preserve them for future generations to enjoy. Great job, Tom. And you looked mighty handsome in that mirror.

[@judithburke1539]

I liked that hat!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! That's nice!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I like my fedoras!

[@mossmonaco9061]

Beautiful work. Nice to see the managing director and her able assistants. Thank you Tom.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You’re welcome!

[@gregmarston9782]

As usual Tom a superb job!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Greg!

[@shmackie]

Thanks for another great video, Indiana Johnson!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@DavidJones-vh5py]

Your attention to detail an saving as much as the original piece as possible is awesome! I've watched many or your restorations now and I'm delighted!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@shannonvans]

Fascinating as always. There is always something new to learn, and it never fails to look pretty good in the end.

[@thomasewing2656]

I thought he might retouch the painting on the glass! lol

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Something new for me too!

[@johnsonrestoration]

I wasn't going to try that! Thanks

[@speedracer2336]

Watching this again to see Ella, enjoyed her on the show!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I like seeing her too - I wasn't sure at first

[@christinahand973]

Darn it! I did it again! I get a nice, hot cup of tea and sit down to watch one of your videos and then I reach for my tea and it’s gone cold!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! That's amazing - it makes me laugh

[@christinahand973]

@@johnsonrestoration Made you laugh. Well, that’s pretty good!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Loved the little bit at the end! lol really amazing and gentle restoration. Thank you for saving this little precious piece! you are the master

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you Trena!

[@julzmgrforll7278]

I was gonna comment that Mrs. J need to be on her toes. Looks like Mr. J is coming courting.

[@chongtak]

I was holding my breath while you were separating the paper from the frame with the knife. I had the feeling I was doing it with you in the same time. Amazing restoration.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! That's great

[@timtaylor1365]

What is so admirable is that you never lose your patience however fiddly or difficult, or if you come across an unexpected problem right in the middle. You have a very calm temperament, ideal for restoration...

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@jomercer21113]

I was on the edge of my seat the whole time--all that fragile old glass!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Me too! Thanks!

[@michelleyamamoto5519]

I was riveted, no joke, watching how many challenges there were to bringing this one back. You certainly met them, it's lovely. I was quite surprised when you said it only took about 8 hours, I really expected to hear it took a few days! Great work

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! It took place over a couple of days

[@robert.A.59]

Great video as always, and like a lot of others on here, I was mentally calling Julian to come give you some advice on that stubborn paper! I noticed Ella seemed to have her paw wrapped at the beginning of the video, hope she is doing ok! Thank you for keeping us all entertained!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I wanted to call him too! Ella's fine!

[@martiwilliams8091]

Such a difficult job. Well done!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you Marti!

[@rirkc]

Genius. Pure genius.

[@johnsonrestoration]

I don't know about that but thanks!

[@MKHobson]

"I'm gonna buy this bit of specialist kit I've never used, not look up any instructions, and just slap some on!" "Huh. Doesn't work!" (Toss) We have more in common than I ever imagined, Mr. Johnson! 😅

[@MKHobson]

Ooh boy just finished watching. I'm afraid to go back to sleep, might have nightmares about the heat Tom is gonna get from paper conservation geeks!! 😜

[@johnsonrestoration]

I’m sure we do! Thanks!

[@johnsonrestoration]

I was thinking about that the whole time!

[@s.k.3891]

Thomas, an admirable attempt preserving the paper backing. I dont think it was important to the piece to save; however the note certainly was. Using acid free card, and de-acidifying the note (with Wei-to spray or such) would have been a good idea. Overall a great job; and the piece looks great post restoration.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Yes, I'm weak on the these aspects of restoration, maybe I should stick to wood!

[@carolmccorry3053]

What a great resto Tom

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@valerielambert7922]

That indecipherable word looks like three letters ELD. Perhaps it is an abbreviation of elder. Guesswork! Fascinating project.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! So far it's a toss up between Eli and Elder

[@alisonmoffitt1051]

Wow! The audible brittleness and fragility of the piece was plain to hear. What a wonderful restoration. I applaud your patience.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@hiker1392]

Like watching Baumgartner! Very interesting item. The decoration on the mirror is lovely. Is that ‘something’ on the back ‘Eli’?

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! I will look at that again

[@socialjusticejewelry]

@@johnsonrestoration Think it is Eld (d's have that squiggle flourish to them) as an abbreviation of Elder.

[@ZmarleneZ]

looking pretty snazzy there Tom. What a lovely project.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@andrewooddotcom]

Lovely restoration, thank you for the video!

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome!

[@smitty1952]

Watching you Tom always makes me wonder what will happen when craftsmen like you are no longer doing restorations? Do you ever put a note/signature/business card inside pieces so years later someone can at least know who worked on this piece?

[@andrewbawden7477]

It’s the business I’m starting to get into. I think there’s a lot of honor in bringing things that are antique and have history back to usable conditions.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Noting andrew bawden's response, there are people who will do this. They were saying the same thing when I started out!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! That's great - best of luck!

[@ErikBongers]

I believe the purpose of the clay is to moderately moisten the paper and the glue without overly wetting it. It contains the water to only the treated area. I doubt you are supposed to let it dry in place. In fact, where you used the wet paper towels, the clay would have had much better contact with the glue, and much less run-out of water. For the cardboard, it would have been better to use acid-free archival cardboard to prevent further deterioration of the delicate paper.

[@notfeedynotlazy]

I believe most of the cardboard stuff Tom uses is already acid-free, he being a professional restaurator. But solid advice.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Where were you when I needed you! I was way out of my wheelhouse on this one!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@tomatin6437]

Thank you for sharing with us another fine, delicate and respectful restauration. Interestingly in the german peasant art of the 18th and19th century we have similar designs (e.g.the floral design).

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome! Yes, I found this piece to be very interesting!

[@stevencurran2869]

That was simply amazing Thomas! You never cease to amaze me with your patients, attention to detail and techniques. I have learned much from you and have taken on projects that I never would have without your guidance. Thank you so much for your videos. Please keep them coming.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You are welcome! It makes me happy to think I have helped someone

[@austinsomerset2322]

That looks like "Old Ebeneezer"

[@sydneyevans2637]

Looked the same to me and may have been used to distinguish him from his son.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Oh yeah! Thanks!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Or may have been short for "Elder"

[@vickiefowler1429]

One tool is missing from the layout at the end… your patience! You have way more of that than anyone I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching. Is this a piece for your own collection, or was this done for a client? I love the shot of you in your hat checking yourself out before you go to see your “best girl”.

[@judithburke1539]

I don't think that he had to go very far to do just that.....

[@vickiefowler1429]

@@judithburke1539 … probably just to the kitchen! 🙂

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! For a client, as is all my work (almost). I have a few "best girls"! I am very fortunate

[@johnsonrestoration]

You are so right!

[@johnsonrestoration]

This is true - but you could still get into trouble for saying that!

[@TRKGL1800]

I restored a beveled glass mirror several years ago and the mirror glass was flaking badly. I used oven cleaner to remove the mirror silver from the glass and then had a thin mirror cut to place behind the original (now) clear glass. worked really well, I still use it in one of my bathrooms today 30 years later. Appreciate your videos, I learn something from each one of them. Tim in Kentucky

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! That's a really good idea! I will try that

[@davidadams007]

Here's looking at you kid. Nice work on such a delicate piece.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@Audion]

That tape job on the back is a bit of a dog's lunch.

[@johnsonrestoration]

I know! Not sure what to do about that

[@Audion]

All the repeated flipping it over is driving me crazy. Ugh ... No felt under it while you're working on it is driving me crazy as well , I hate to see the face of it on that MDF

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! That MDF was very smooth

[@thoralfbusse26]

I like the hat. The looking glass is a fine piece of work.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@Mudjie50]

A pleasure as always,.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@michaelmarsh4013]

Tom's a goin' courting :D Very nice work, a change from tall boys and such.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Definitely a change of pace!

[@edgartelela4106]

I watch your videos and I have learnt a lot. Your skills are amazing when it comes to woodworking. With that mirror you should have referred it to art experts.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Yes, I was thinking that the whole time. A bit out of my wheelhouse!

[@rick91443]

Beautiful Tom. Looks great in your home as well...cheers...rr Normandy, Fra.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@RichardDKneller]

Simply amazing !

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@s.l.cruson8744]

Placing the hat on your head made me subscribe. Well done.

[@johnsonrestoration]

That's great! Thanks!

[@udalimb384]

In addition to your artistry, you look quite dapper in your jacket and hat.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@barbaracatalano6299]

Love it! So beautiful.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@mickyjb2003]

Great job Thomas,looks great.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! 👍

[@radman3206]

Agreed Tom, pretty good! Greetings from Australia.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Hey, thanks!

[@walmartdog1142]

It's cool that several of us made the Thomas Johnson/Baumgartner connection.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Any time I am mentioned in the same sentence as Julian is a good day for me!

[@vilmasaldate]

Love the ending! ❤

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@stevebussell5568]

Another piece of history saved. Great job Tom.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@glenw.3813]

Nice job Mr. Tom.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@aok2727]

And here she is, ready for another 100 years

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! She sure is!

[@Heycody64]

Fascinating. Great work.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@markmilostan2493]

Simply Amazing

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@agneshardcore1515]

It is a great pleasure to watch your video :)

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@olivernash2240]

“Here’s looking at you kid.” Great job! Patience is the key. 👍👏

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Always!

[@lindawilliams9880]

Beautiful, job, beautiful mirror. Thank you for your gentle restoration.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome!

[@stevenkennedy]

Excellent nice change of pace.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@dustinwestmoreland1200]

Something completely different. Love it. Great job!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@AD-hs2bq]

Clever and creative restoration. Beautiful.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@cduff4505]

What beautiful glass! I’ve enjoyed watching you bring these old treasures back to life. The time and care you put into them is amazing! Looking forward to seeing the next restoration!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@AwestruckOffRoadingHertz]

Your attention to detail is unreal Mr. Thomas Johnson. As an amateur wood worker myself it absolutely boggles my mind how you are so attentive and mindful at every step of the process. You NEVER lose your mindfulness. You have the same attention to detail at step 1 as you do step 3056. Its a true pleasure to be able to sit back and watch a master at work. Thank you sir. Truly. Thank you. I save a few of these from time to time just to keep for my own archives to show my next generation (whenever the Lord see's fit to bless me with a child). You remind of the American equivalent of how Japanese culture used to be in ancient times. How even the simplest things, such as making tea, was taken very seriously and each step was just as important as the last!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! So nice! But aim a high def camera at what you're doing and you will become amazingly mindful of what you're doing!

[@frankstoverpurebloodsaltya6441]

Your patience should be commended!!! Well done Tom! Awesome job brother!!!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@erincole6636]

Beautiful restoration and a joy to watch, as always!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@stefanvanhooren4090]

36 minutes of wow!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@marciabradley7660]

Without your beautiful cats it could not have been done.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! true!

[@167curly]

I very much enjoyed your painstaking restoration of this smaller project, Tom. Congratulations.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Phil!

[@thenorwegiantraindriver4788]

I really enjoy your videoes. As a fellow woodworker and youtuber i find them very relaxing. No disturbing music, just your calm voice. I guess you don't have to edit them yourself? Nevertheless, they are well edited. Long and informative. Thanks for letting us take part of your work! Greetings from Norway.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you very much! There are 2 of us, I do the videography, and Nick edits

[@mercoid]

Loved this. 👍

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@olgapaulus7299]

What a restoration! Beautiful work Mr. Thomas. Such a antique piece made out glass. You outdid your work once again. "Like your hat" Thank you for sharing.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you very much!