RESTORATION of an early 20th century English oak Jacobean revival writing bureau.

After, before and during restoration.

Lacquers can rarely be saved and usually too dark to bother trying.

In these cases we hand strip the lacquer, clean surface, mix a base stain,

this time using “bitumen” a little trick I thought I’d share.

Re french polishing, then cut back and wax finish to soften shine.

This piece can now go into any home or apartment and stand proud…

Restored for customers.