@mmarco102 Dude, your deluding yourself continuing to use ivory = supporting the trade. Your retort is to call me a tree hugger, say end of...
@Potteryplease I'm trying to engage in conversation, is critique not welcome here?
@Any Jewelry I read the link, I'm aware its pre 1990.
@mmarco102 So you abhor the use of ivory in todays market but make an exception for your own repairs, don't see how the price affects anything...
@Any Jewelry does the yellowing of ivory cause it to crack?
is that not what patina is, the age and ware of the thing? the dirt really is the history, the people that have used it and the places its been. I...
@mmarco102 Guess I just prefer the dirt then, shows its hundred year history, helps define all the carving imo. what did you replace the missing...
Maybe its just the photos, but looks like all the patinas gone?
@James Conrad https://optimumbrasses.co.uk/ really good selection of brassware, nice find.
@Aquitaine I will definitely post some finished pictures when its done
@evelyb30 I'm not sure yet if I will put rosettes back on, the wooden knobs are well over 100 year old and may even have been replaced fairly...
@James Conrad I would say the original handles were rosettes for sure, thanks for info, the top chest pic is such a close match.
you really get a feeling for what it was like to live back then when all the items are complete like that
woah, to have all the pieces is amazing. the little pull out drawer is a great feature. I will post some finished pictures when its done.
ok nice one
lovely finish, not a smudge in sight. The dressing case is a beautiful piece, was that for storing shaving items in?
tried to do that myself, thanks again
cheers
Ce BCA, Ive only recently got into french polishing, so may not be able to help you there, I tend use shellac mainly as a sanding base coat, for...
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