We have a nest of three small walnut tables - at least I think is is walnut - made around the 1920's and the joints are glued with hide glue.
The finish on one of the tables is scaling the same way dry egg white would. It also looks like the top may have been varnished, judging by the dry "blobs" under the top surface.
What would be a good way to find out what was used? I have been thinking about using a metho/BLO/gum turpentine mix to remove the coating.
Am I on the right track?
All advice and/or suggestions will be gratefully received, thank you!
Yvan