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Q: I have a lid to a pottery bowl that needs to be repaired. Any ideas where I can have this done? Thank you so much. — Lisa Hrabe, Sandy Springs
A: Lisa, please contact Delian Restorations at 404-904-0070. This family-owned company boasts more than 100 years of experience in fine refinishing and furniture restoration for commercial and individual projects. Delian’s services include custom inlay, hand stripping, veneer and porcelain repair. The company also offers professional porcelain repair services for pieces that have been damaged from water, fire and accidents during a move. The artisans at Delian Restorations specialize in antique Chinese porcelain repair, but they can generally make most pieces look new again.
Q: I need someone to repair the binding on an old family Bible. The spine and front cover are not fully attached to the pages. If you could point me in the right direction, I would greatly appreciate it. — Lynn Nicolaysen, Stone Mountain
A: Bookbinding is one of those arts that is nearly lost. However, Bible historian Bob Hines at Old Bibles Repair and Restorations, 1978 Snapping Shoals Road, McDonough, 770-317-7518, does his best to keep it alive. He is a member of the Greater Atlantic Biblical Archeology Association, the Tyndale Society in Oxford, England, the American Association of Museums and the International Society of Bible Collectors. Hines repairs any hard or soft-back book. Contact him, and he’ll have you email a photo of the project so he can give you a quote. If it’s more convenient, you can ship the Bible to him. To see examples of his work, check out his website at www.oldbibles.net.
You can stop looking
Betty J. has been looking for Esoterica Fade Cream in Atlanta-area stores for over a year without any luck. Medicis Pharmaceuticals discontinued the product in 2018, according to the representative I spoke with. Esoterica’s active ingredient was hydroquinone, which the FDA no longer approves for over-the-counter sales. Hydroquinone is also banned in the EU, Australia and Japan. However, it is available in the U.S. with a doctor’s prescription.
Having trouble finding a particular item? Sabine Morrow will try to help you locate it. Because of the volume of mail, we cannot track down every request. Email sabinem.morrow@gmail.com (include your name, the city you live in and a daytime phone number) or call 404-526-5931 and leave a voicemail with that information.
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