The Repair Shop

S06:E42 - Charles II Painting, Arab Chest, Engagement Ring

Today in the Repair Shop, Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life.Painting conservator Lucia Scalisi welcomes a historic portrait of Charles II into the barn. Owner Liz remembers it hanging in her grandparents dining room when she was a child. Now, her son Dylan is fascinated by its history so they are hoping it can be brought back to life. A fascinating fix for Lucia, as she removes layers of dirt it becomes clear just how old the portrait really is.Goldsmith Richard Talman faces the delicate task of reuniting the broken pieces of an engagement ring that symbolises a grandparents' deep love. Owner Michelle's grandmother Muriel was engaged to another man when she first locked eyes with her grandfather Wilfred in a pub. She called off her engagement and the pair went on to have a long and happy marriage. Michelle wants to honour their love story by having the romantic ring restored.And, born in Zanzibar, Mahbuba fled to the UK as a child due to the Revolution, with no time to bring any possessions with her. Years later she stumbled across an ornate wooden chest in a market in Oman, evoking strong memories of the childhood she left behind. Silversmith Brenton West and wood expert Will Kirk join forces to bring this lavishly embellished family heirloom back to its former glory.