Going with walnut shells. Going out tomorrow to test fit the cleaned deadbolt pieces and see what clearance I have for nickle plating the deadbolt...
Some images of screws and joints of the wood could help identify the time period and craftsmanship. No markings on the bottom?.
Working on 2 1800's vault entrances. Any help identifying is appreciated.
I have a 140lb dog. I can wax tables with him... [ATTACH]
OK, a few more. These things are so beautiful. I feel honored working with them. Early post civil war... or late civil war. Too cool...[ATTACH]...
Sorry for the wait. Busy few days. I did manage to get over and clean a bit. I see no one warned me what a task this was going to be.......
I did some work on it.... and some more, and a bit more. Looking very cool. I managed to get some idea on the original graphics after removing...
Thank you so very much for the information. I believe I'll contact them to pick their brains a bit if nothing else. OK, I have my tylenol in hand...
I will indeed keep this updated with pictures. I'm also considering keeping a video diary of the process on youtube to perhaps build an interest....
Kind of unfortunate to say but often vintage and unique clothes come from people that have passed. They kept them for years while alive but ya die...
Hello! I picked up a silver belt last year I have yet to have evaluated (spain). Thanks for the reminder ;=]
A saint?...
I believe it is just an Avirex design. I resell vintage clothes.
That's actually pretty cool. I couldn't find another one so perhaps one of a kind. Perhaps a type of urn? Nice find & good luck. Ken
I agree with johnny. This is modern and emulated crazing.
I believe it is just an Avirex design. Search "Avirex". Some very cool & quality jackets.
Hello, Thank you for your thoughts and wisdom. It is appreciated. I live in Northwest Indiana. I think I might go ahead and restore them. But am...
Thanks all for your wonderful suggestions. After talking with a museum director I think I might take the plunge and restore them. I've always...
My images are too large to upload. I'll modify them later.
2 Antique Vault / Safe Entrances 1865 Sa[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] rgent's Magnetic Lock Hello, I have a couple of antique...
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