Gorgeous boxes! I second that statement on English craftsmanship - I am astounded at how most of the finer examples I've seen look like they were...
Thanks again @808 raver for that background and the links! I have visited the Daniel Lucian pages often, some very helpful info there (and great...
Brilliant advice @808 raver , thanks once again! Researching other sites and boxes, I'm now wondering if the wood is actually Calamander, as the...
Thanks for the terrific detail @808 raver ! I'd like to give it a shot myself first, perhaps on a small test area; I'm seeing French Polish...
Thanks @Shangas ... some of the screws holding the brass on are very wee, I'd be a little nervous of snapping one or more of those too!
All, I've just taken possesion of a striking French-style writing slope, maker's label showing "T.A. Simpson, 154 Regent St London", who I...
Just an update for all on this box - the restoration folks STILL have the box, even though it's been about 16 weeks now! Still holding to my...
Latest update on the box: after a couple more weeks of searching, I came upon another museum-quality restoration outfit whose owner is another AIC...
Very much appreciate the replies on this! I will continue to look and ask around the fine furniture/clock restorers and antiquers locally. Thanks...
Well all, here's an update on the box: Finding only 3 contacts in the AIC database within a 200 mile radius of me, I tried contacting each; 1 did...
I found this page to be a nice overview of how devilishly complex the Bramah lock is: https://www.antiquebox.org/bramah-locks/
Wow what a gorgeous box @808 raver , you did a heck of a job! And many thanks @DragonflyWink, I did not know of that bunch do will definitely dig...
Many thanks again @808 raver for the candid advice and the video! I would certainly want the job done right ... would you think shipping it off to...
Wow - thanks so much @808 raver for those comments! Professional restorers in the US I think are rare as hen's teeth, would you happen to know of...
Thanks so much all for the detailed replies (sorry for the late response - relatives in town)! @komokwa, would love to hear your daughter's...
To the more-experienced writing slope restorers out there: By pure chance I've acquired what I believe is a high-quality rosewood slope with...
I much appreciate all the inputs! Here is an example I think of what the underlying wood might look like, sans the old finish....
On closer inspection, it appears the reddish color is some form of old lacquer, as some of the chips do reveal the wood underneath. So as you say,...
Hello all - I recently acquired a large 19th century British maritime telescope, in rather rough condition. The looser brass pieces I reckon I can...
Thanks again for those details @808 raver ! The craftsmanship on this desk is truly amazing to me; as an example, all the drawers (3 little ones...
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