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Does it look to you to be a cheap imitation of a french made day bed?

465658465659 Needs recovering and its solid.

Gosh I wish I did. No I dont.

To be honest I am not sure of its value. I was told it is old, and certainly it appears that this is so. The repair could be costly..but what is costly exactly?

Thanks for replying Derek. I have no idea as to the timber. The day bed or bench is I think fairly old, not that that helps. I wouldnt give it a go myself, as I have absolutely no idea where to...

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I acquired a french day bed but it needs a new foot. One of them has broken off, so I am wondering if there is a woodturner prepared to make a new one for me? I am not sure what timber the bed...

Thanks Cleokitty. I have finished the mirror. I contacted a master gilder who gave me some invaluable advice, especially on the gold glue and transfer gold to use.

I managed to remove the loose...

Thanks Xanthorrhoeas. 446585446586446587446588446589 The previous owner has painted areas with gold coloured paint, and this should be removed, plus repairs to some plaster work is required. I have...

Thanks cava. I have searched it on the net and noted several ways of restoring it, so maybe I should take the plunge and see what happens.

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I am looking at buying an antique Victorian gilt convex mirror that needs work. I contacted mirror restoration people who said to remove the gold paint and restore some of the plaster work...

Thank you Rob and Blackout. I did try waxing but it wasnt right, so removed the wax and applied three coats of shellac that I had premixed with a spirit stain. To reduce the shine I then applied...

Thanks Rob. I did try using a natural wax but was as you said. I do have shellac, both orange and button. I could also add spirit based tint which is what I will try. I am not that confident to try...

Hi all. New to this forum, and hoping someone can point me in the right direction please. I have a 1950's french beech head and foot board with two side rails from which I have stripped the...