The Repair Shop

Today in the Repair Shop, Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life.First through the barn doors is Gloria Bartlett. She's brought her pride and joy, a Chesterfield armchair, in the hope that upholstery super star Sonnaz Norranvary can return it to mint condition. She borrowed the money to pay for two chairs and a sofa in the 1980s and at the time felt very extravagant. The three-piece design classic has brought her and her family years of comfort and joy but sadly the arm chair is now looking very down at heel.  The leather is dry, faded and cracked. There are several holes exposing the upholstery sponge beneath, much of the distinctive button detailing is detached and brass tacks are missing. Sonnaz has a major renovation on her hands to get this iconic piece back on its best. Next Silversmith Brenton West welcomes Joanne Piper-Bourn with her one-of-a-kind, brass keepsake box. The ornate item was made by Joanne's grandfather for her grandmother and has been passed down the family, each recipient treasuring it.  However, it is now looking a little worse for wear. The wooden structure is riddled with woodworm holes, the decorative brass panels are tarnished, and several details are missing. The painted sections are chipped and the trim is coming away. Fortunately, Joanne has bestowed it to the capable hands of Brenton, who is only too happy to get to work on it.And a precious piece of silver jewellery is delivered by Paul Cass and his son Pete to jeweller Richard Talman. The engraved, chain link bracelet was an engagement gift for Paul from his beloved late wife Cherry and represents their long happy marriage. The bracelet was lost and damaged so much that it can no longer be worn. Richard carefully repairs each flaw and preserves the words of love engraved on the piece.