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<p>[QUOTE="Heartwood, post: 10619081, member: 94448"]Thanks for the interest -- and the chuckle! I had to ask some helpers not to stand it on its points. [ATTACH=full]531947[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]531948[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]531949[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]531951[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]531952[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]531953[/ATTACH]The construction seems to be a combination of wood shape, glue, and little headless spike nails. The only screws were the ones on the hangers used to secure it to a wall -- obviously hopscotched around the back over the years. For a repair example, I think the cornice was damaged and partially replaced at one point. The more complex structure seems to be something patched in, while the other side is simpler. The patching is visible on the front view of the corner I included.</p><p><br /></p><p>I appreciate the cleaning suggestions. There will be some places for vinegar, and I'll see if mineral spirits turn out to be necessary.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Heartwood, post: 10619081, member: 94448"]Thanks for the interest -- and the chuckle! I had to ask some helpers not to stand it on its points. [ATTACH=full]531947[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]531948[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]531949[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]531951[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]531952[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]531953[/ATTACH]The construction seems to be a combination of wood shape, glue, and little headless spike nails. The only screws were the ones on the hangers used to secure it to a wall -- obviously hopscotched around the back over the years. For a repair example, I think the cornice was damaged and partially replaced at one point. The more complex structure seems to be something patched in, while the other side is simpler. The patching is visible on the front view of the corner I included. I appreciate the cleaning suggestions. There will be some places for vinegar, and I'll see if mineral spirits turn out to be necessary.[/QUOTE]
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