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Holly
Newton -
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Holly
Newton, Caning and Weaving Conservator at Ponsford, Ltd.,
was trained by master craftsman interested in passing
on the art of caning and rushing to the next generation.
Her desire for, and research of, authentic materials and
methods has led her to associations with several European
craftsmen and suppliers in an effort to ensure the highest
possible authenticity and workmanship. She is also the
only importer of a beautiful, golden rush native to central
Europe. Having been trained in French and English styles
of rushing (the English style is also traditional in the
U.S.), as well as several international folk styles, this
golden rush and cattail rush are used to reproduce beautiful
seats on chairs.
Caning, whether it be hole caning, press caning or French
caning
(sometimes called blind or secret caning) or ornate decorative
patterns is woven to suit the chair or larger piece. Binding
and pegging with hand-carved pine pegs or center cane
is appropriately used. Cane and rush seats can be color
matched to existing cane on the piece or "aged"
to look old. The cane can also be left to age on its own
and will turn a beautiful, dark amber color in about twenty
years. Cattail rush can be left alone also and turns a
beautiful brown in about fifteen to twenty years. Golden,
natural rush stays golden. With a protective coating applied
once a year or when it shows wear, a natural rush seat
can last over one hundred years. Shaker tape, in different
sizes and colors, can be woven in various traditional
patterns for Shaker pieces. Variations of these can be
used to accommodate the customer's wishes. Primitive and
country pieces sometimes used splint seats made of black
or white ash, maple or hickory bark. These are carefully
woven with old style joinings, using no staples or nails.
Particular care is taken on the undersides of all seats
to make them as beautiful as the tops. Instructions for
care and maintenance of all types of work is carefully
given so that the piece may be enjoyed for many generations.
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