Jacob NordenFine Antiques
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Porcelain, ceramic and figurine repair

Jacob Norden's workshop in Waterloo, 15 minutes from Brussels — over 30 years of experience

A figurine knocked off a shelf, a chipped vase, a bisque statuette with a broken arm: such accidents are common, and these objects often carry great sentimental value. Our Waterloo workshop repairs them with a watchmaker's patience.

We rejoin the fragments, fill missing chips, then retouch colours and glazes so the repair blends into the piece. Porcelain, bisque, faience or ceramic: each material calls for its own products and techniques.

What we repair

  • Porcelain and bisque figurines and statuettes
  • Ceramic ornaments and cabinet pieces
  • Vases, bowls and antique tableware
  • Decorative faience and ceramics
  • Rebuilding fingers, ears, flowers or other missing parts
  • Retouching colour, gilding and glaze

A discreet repair that respects the object

We first clean the breaks and any old glue, then assemble the fragments with adhesives suited to the material. Losses are modelled, sanded and colour-matched by hand. Just send photos of the object and the pieces: you receive a free quote before any work begins.

Free, no-obligation quote

Send a few photos of your object: we reply with an assessment and a detailed quote before any work begins.

By appointment, Monday to Saturday, 9am–6pm — Avenue de l'Abbaye de Forest 9, 1410 Waterloo

Frequently asked questions

Can a figurine broken into several pieces be repaired?
Yes, as long as the main fragments have been kept. Store every piece, however small, in a box and avoid gluing them yourself: badly applied superglue makes restoration much harder.
Will the repair be visible?
We aim for a repair that cannot be noticed at normal viewing distance. Depending on the object's value and your wishes, we can also carry out a more restrained restoration that an expert can identify, as conservation practice recommends.
Does repaired porcelain keep its value?
A careful repair preserves a piece's appearance and appeal, and well-restored porcelain sells better than broken porcelain. For a collector's piece, we advise you on the most suitable treatment before starting.
Porcelain & Figurine Repair — Waterloo, near Brussels | Jacob Norden