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 Italian Secretary Restoration, re-veneering and French polish This an example of some in depth restoration of a turn of the Century Italian Secretary |
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View 2 The ormolu was nearly black from years of humidity in the tropics of Brazil. |
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View 3 This shows what a difference highlighted brass ormolu can make.
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View 4 This is the lid of the secretary with missing and bubbled veneer and discoloration. |
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View 5 Here we are replacing Rosewood veneer at the top right corner of the lid. |
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6 Here the veneer is carved into place and ready for polishing. |
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| View 8 This is more veneer being replaced on the top right of the secretary. |
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| View 9 This shows missing veneer on the side of the secretary. |
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| View 10 This shows missing and bubbled veneer on the lid of the secretary. |
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| View 11 This view gives a sense of the overall pre-restored condition of the secretary . |
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| View 12 Here we are clamping and gluing the loose joints. The drawers had become unglued. |
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| View 14 This is a new bottom which was missing altogether due to worm damage. The bottom is made of solid book matched walnut. |
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| View 15 These are some of the finished shots of the secretary. |
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| View 16 This is a shot from the rear of the secretary. |
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| View 17 This is a front view looking down. |
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| View 18 This is a nice side angel view. |
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