Tuesday, November 26, 2013
A Gem In the Buff
We'll be collaborating with our customer and see how much of this dressed down little lady we can help toward a modest rebirth....and the beauty she previously possessed.
That's Wood Talkin for now. Please keep listening.
Dick
Sunday, November 17, 2013
A Lane Cedar Chest
These guys are highly collectible. When you've got all the papers and registration documents, as this one does, they are particularly special. This one belonged initially to my customer's mother. They come in variety of sizes; this is the large variety.
Aside from some routine scrapes and scratches, this chest is in great shape. It's internal shelf is secure and still properly positioned, and the linkage mechanisms for the shelf and for the chest's lid are strong and secure. Its wonderful cedar fragrance is strong and effective...70 years later!
So, what are we going to do with this? The exterior is a walnut overlay in what my customer suggests may be a a "Waterfall" design. But the color is faded and dull. (We all lose some of our shine through thre years.) So our goal us to restore the outside of the chest's case....bring back the glory! Cool.
That's Wood for now....are you listening?
Dick
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Olde Men "In Waiting"
Initially it appeared we would need to completely disassemble and reglue the joints of both chairs. Once we got into them and we were able to give them a closer inspection--literally from their insides out--we observed the variety of precious repairs each had endured. We also discovered that several crucial joints in each chair were still stable and strong.
We revised our game plan. These old guys have been around the block many times; they've got a lot of stories they could tell, about 140 years worth!
Now look at them, so distinguished, these elegant Olde Gentlemen, and no longer waiting.
That's Wood Talkin for today....by all means keep listening.