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