Featured Antique 18th century vernis Martin I... box.

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by kyratango, Nov 4, 2021.

Page 1 of 3
  1. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    I bought this beauty on French EBay, needed to be in hand to see what I could do to the damage...
    80€:shame:
    Diameter : 10,2 CM
    Depth : 3 CM

    As I saw the painting was present where the damage on front is, I went to gently cracking the yellowed varnish tiny flakes by tiny flakes at a time, with.... a butter knife:hilarious:

    The other parts, after test, tended to detach with the varnish...

    So, after googling, I went for aceton on Q-tips, YAY! Good way to work:)


    upload_2021-11-4_21-41-40.jpeg


    upload_2021-11-4_21-43-14.jpeg

    upload_2021-11-4_21-44-25.jpeg upload_2021-11-4_21-41-40.jpeg

    upload_2021-11-4_21-49-31.jpeg
     

    Attached Files:

    kyratango, Nov 4, 2021
    #1 + Quote Reply
    Boland, Any Jewelry, DragonflyWink and 8 others like this.
  2. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    During process and after!

    upload_2021-11-4_21-59-52.jpeg



    upload_2021-11-4_22-2-5.jpeg

    upload_2021-11-4_22-1-8.jpeg

    upload_2021-11-4_22-3-40.jpeg
    upload_2021-11-4_22-4-51.jpeg
     
    kyratango, Nov 4, 2021
    #2 + Quote Reply
    anundverkaufen, Boland, Deux Coeurs and 20 others like this.
  3. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    Gotta love those Q-tips!

    Wonderful job @kyratango :):):)
     
    Marie Forjan, Nov 4, 2021
    #3 + Quote Reply
    Boland, kyratango, judy and 2 others like this.
  4. sabre123

    sabre123 Well-Known Member

    Looks great, Kyra! Thanks for posting
     
    sabre123, Nov 4, 2021
    #4 + Quote Reply
    Boland, kyratango, judy and 2 others like this.
  5. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    Check Watteau for the artwork source.
     
    moreotherstuff, Nov 4, 2021
    #5 + Quote Reply
    Boland, Any Jewelry, kyratango and 5 others like this.
  6. wiscbirddog

    wiscbirddog Well-Known Member

    Great job!
     
    wiscbirddog, Nov 4, 2021
    #6 + Quote Reply
    Boland, kyratango, judy and 2 others like this.
  7. all_fakes

    all_fakes Well-Known Member

    Nice restoration!
     
    all_fakes, Nov 4, 2021
    #7 + Quote Reply
    Boland, kyratango, judy and 2 others like this.
  8. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Excellent result, Kyra!!
     
    Bakersgma, Nov 4, 2021
    #8 + Quote Reply
    Boland, kyratango, judy and 1 other person like this.
  9. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    You have magic fingers.
     
    pearlsnblume, Nov 4, 2021
    #9 + Quote Reply
    Boland, Any Jewelry, kyratango and 3 others like this.
  10. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Wow! The before and after is jaw dropping!!! Well done!
     
    Lucille.b, Nov 4, 2021
    #10 + Quote Reply
    Boland, Any Jewelry, kyratango and 3 others like this.
  11. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    That's a distinct improvement!
     
    evelyb30, Nov 4, 2021
    #11 + Quote Reply
    Boland, Bronwen, kyratango and 1 other person like this.
  12. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    My brain is still a bit addled at times.....so was that just aged and cracking varnish on top of the images, please @kyratango ?? If so, your clean-up job is amazing!!!!!!!!!!
     
    Aquitaine, Nov 4, 2021
    #12 + Quote Reply
    Boland, Bronwen, kyratango and 2 others like this.
  13. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Yay Kyra,,,,
    I believe you could fix a rainy day !!!:kiss:
     
    komokwa, Nov 4, 2021
    #13 + Quote Reply
    Lark, Boland, Aquitaine and 5 others like this.
  14. Fid

    Fid Well-Known Member

    Jimi Hendrix showing his new guitar to Janis Joplin. lovely work.
     
    Fid, Nov 5, 2021
    #14 + Quote Reply
    J Dagger, Boland, Bronwen and 3 others like this.
  15. BoudiccaJones

    BoudiccaJones Well-Known Member

    Loved to see this. What wonderful work. You really are wonderful, Kyra <3
     
    BoudiccaJones, Nov 5, 2021
    #15 + Quote Reply
    Boland, Bronwen, kyratango and 2 others like this.
  16. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

     
    judy, Nov 5, 2021
    #16 + Quote Reply
    komokwa, Bronwen, kyratango and 1 other person like this.
  17. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    @komokwa

    Love your comment. I do believe she could too!
     
    judy, Nov 5, 2021
    #17 + Quote Reply
    Boland, Aquitaine, komokwa and 5 others like this.
  18. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    I have said it before and I shall again!

    You are Amazing Kyra!
     
    judy, Nov 5, 2021
    #18 + Quote Reply
    Aquitaine, Bronwen, kyratango and 2 others like this.
  19. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    Thank you! :kiss:
    Yes, Q-tips and toothpick are my fav tools!:joyful:
     
    kyratango, Nov 5, 2021
    #19 + Quote Reply
    judy, Any Jewelry and Bronwen like this.
  20. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    Thank you Sabre for your kind comment!:happy:
     
    kyratango, Nov 5, 2021
    #20 + Quote Reply
    judy, Bronwen and sabre123 like this.
21 more messages...
Page 1 of 3
Draft saved Draft deleted
Similar Threads: Antique 18th
Forum Title Date
Antique Discussion Does dust help sell antiques? Saturday at 2:46 AM
Antique Discussion This is why i never find antique signs- Jul 25, 2026
Antique Discussion Giant Antique Padlock Jun 23, 2026
Antique Discussion Vanity antique Jun 13, 2026
Antique Discussion Odd antique cigar box "ALL HUNK" Jun 4, 2026

Share This Page