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After a lengthy review process, the United States Navy selected
Preservation Trades Company's proposal
as the best plan for the restoration of their prized Tiffany Studio
stained glass windows.
First the Navy’s priceless stained
glass windows were carefully removed and transporting them to Preservation Trades Company's studio to be restored by skilled craftsmen. These windows consist of thousands of
opalescent, drapery, rolled and textured glass, as well as antique
and flashed glass, and are highlighted with pressed glass jewels. Plating
is also is employed throughout these multi-layered windows.
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| The Mason Window,
fabricated by the Tiffany Studios. |
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| The center panel
of a Tiffany window being recamed in our studio.
Note that the
Tiffany window is more than one layer of glass. |
Of the five magnificent
windows, three are authentic Tiffany Studio windows valued
at over $ 1.4 million each. These are among the many significant
memorials, gifts, artifacts and furnishings that comprise
this impressive Greek Renaissance structure.
The Mason Window was fabricated by Tiffany Studios
of New York and designed by Frederick Wilson. There are a minimum
of 2 layers of glass over 40 percent of the surface area, a maximum
of 4 layers over 10 percent and 3 layers over 50 percent of the
surface area. Very little paint is used on this window.
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| The face and flesh of Sir Galahad
and the angels are painted with trace and matte vitreous paints
as well as transparent vitreous enamels. |
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Stained Glass Restoration |
