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    Posted 8 years ago

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    Mllefounta…
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    I found this desk at an estate sale and I’m not sure whether it’s worth the effort as it is quite heavy and needs a lot of work. Any thoughts from this knowledgeable audience?

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    1. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 8 years ago
      Heavy is a good sign of quality. Refinishing is not cheap, but it looks like good aged mahogany.
    2. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 8 years ago
      Well it certainly has some hybrid cobwebs. The pictures aren't so great and you can't see the top or inside drawers. From what I can see this would clean up with a hand rub with 4 "0" steel wool and mineral spirits to clean it then another rub down with spirits on a rag to clean the dust. Then give it a twice over and see what you have. Probably be ready for a polish.

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