Queen Anne Walnut Slant Front Desk

Before Conservation

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Before treatment photo of desk showing severe dark opaque polymerized oil and dirt layers which obscure historically important inlays and owners initials and original finish.

During Conservation

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During treatment photo showing conservation cleaning to the left side of the desk only to remove heavy dirt and oxidized linseed oil layers.

After Conservation

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After treatment photo of conservation cleaning and waxing with beeswax, revealing rare inlaid fish, compass, and the original owner's initials.