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    Not sure what I’ve bought, but I like it??

    I’m conflicted with what to do with this now. Initially the plan was to re-purpose as a drinks cabinet with a small baize insert inside to use as...
    Post by: Scott Gildea, Sep 12, 2023 in forum: Furniture
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    Not sure what I’ve bought, but I like it??

    Couldn’t agree more. I’ve been blown away by the quantity and quality of information shared
    Post by: Scott Gildea, Sep 12, 2023 in forum: Furniture
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    Not sure what I’ve bought, but I like it??

    I guess this now begs the question of what is the responsible way to proceed with any form of restoration. Do I leave it in this configuration...
    Post by: Scott Gildea, Sep 12, 2023 in forum: Furniture
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    Not sure what I’ve bought, but I like it??

    I paid £20 ($25) for this item
    Post by: Scott Gildea, Sep 12, 2023 in forum: Furniture
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    Not sure what I’ve bought, but I like it??

    Wow that’s some impressive and rapid research! Thank you for this. It’s great to see how it should look
    Post by: Scott Gildea, Sep 12, 2023 in forum: Furniture
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    Not sure what I’ve bought, but I like it??

    Sure, I’m based in the UK.
    Post by: Scott Gildea, Sep 12, 2023 in forum: Furniture
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    Not sure what I’ve bought, but I like it??

    *I think I’ve solved the issue and edited the sizes* I was given 4 options of small, medium, large and original size. I originally posted using...
    Post by: Scott Gildea, Sep 12, 2023 in forum: Furniture
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    Not sure what I’ve bought, but I like it??

    [ATTACH] Thank for the reply, I found it on eBay, it was being sold by a hospice in Lancaster. The small draw at the bottom has what look like...
    Post by: Scott Gildea, Sep 12, 2023 in forum: Furniture
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    Not sure what I’ve bought, but I like it??

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I thought the picture size was going...
    Post by: Scott Gildea, Sep 12, 2023 in forum: Furniture
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    Not sure what I’ve bought, but I like it??

    I’ve just purchased my first ‘antique’ with a view to sympathetically restore (repair a few little splits and then refinish). I bought this as a...
    Thread by: Scott Gildea, Sep 12, 2023, 33 replies, in forum: Furniture
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    Heyup

    Hi everyone, My name is Scott, I’m very new to antiques and/or related matters such as restoration and conservation. I’m keen to learn more and...
    Thread by: Scott Gildea, Sep 12, 2023, 9 replies, in forum: Introductions