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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Question about a desk

« on: April 28, 2015, 04:14:56 pm »

yes.

Its pretty similar.

Not sure if the grain is the same though - its a tough one.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Question about a desk

« on: April 28, 2015, 02:48:08 pm »

Ok.

Round 2

Smaller pictures this time.

Been cleaning it up all day with some thinner. Its so messy but its coming up really nice!

Retained all of the patina but got rid of years of grime.

Hopefully someone can identify the wood!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Question about a desk

« on: April 28, 2015, 06:16:56 am »

thanks again for your reply.

Having looked at it today in more detail my opinion is that its probably oak that has been stained and varnished to look like something else. its a very, very open grain and in the places where the varnish has chipped off its much lighter than I first thought. Doesn't quite explain the resin though unless its made with hide glue and it began to seep in some hot weather.

I will wait for some further advice re. the restoration but am happy to put the effort into to get it into shape!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Question about a desk

« on: April 28, 2015, 04:48:52 am »

Hi,

There is definitely some sort of varnish on this - probably with some stain as well i think.

Its very shiny and water resistant but the inside is a much lighter reddish wood.

Quite resinous in places but i dont think its a softwood although it does quite remind me of cedar.

have a look a the pics and let me know what you think.

cheers,

Laurence



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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Question about a desk

« on: April 28, 2015, 01:51:12 am »

it was a company called...

wait for it..

Strip It LTD.

I think there 1 size fits all approach didn't fare too well as I bought this from a guy who was liquidating the companies assets.

I have given a good wax with briwax and I'm calling it a day.

Will get pictures this morning of the rest of the desk.

Thanks for all the comments.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Question about a desk

« on: April 27, 2015, 03:22:47 pm »

How about this sideboard?

Got this for a super bargain of £35!

been stripped back by the guy i bought it from but i really like it.

Im hoping Victorian era.

any ideas..


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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Question about a desk

« on: April 27, 2015, 03:18:26 pm »

I wont touch it until I figure out what it is..

The dowel joints are hidden on the back and inside and rather irregular.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Question about a desk

« on: April 27, 2015, 03:06:48 pm »

thanks for the reply.

Much appreciated.

I would tend to agree that there is something over the finish. its a bit too shiny but you can kind of see a patina through it.. Its as if its aged, then been refinished.

i can get some more pics in the morning as its dark in the garage now and i dont have a flash on the camera.

The weird thing is there are no dovetail joints and i doubt they are hidden dovetails. I will get a picture of this tomorrow anyway

A couple of things that strike me is the glue appears old. almost resin like and there are a number of dowel joints that look pretty old to me.

How would you recommend getting the finish off then without stripping/sanding?

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Antique Questions Forum / Question about a desk

« on: April 27, 2015, 12:52:51 pm »

hi,

I have just bought this desk from a charity shop and am trying to determine what type of wood its made from?

I'm guessing its mahogany but I'm not sure.

Its certainly mostly solid wood (apart from the panels).

I want to sand and wax it, my girlfriend wants to leave it as it is,,

I'm guessing its relativity modern.

Any insight or thoughts greatly appreciated.

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Laurence