Will I lose value? Posted by Bob Lamothe on 7/12/2001, 1:13 pm 192.148.197.11 I just purchased an antique roll top desk. The ownere believes that the desk is circa 1850, though I can find no brand or label which gives me the manufacturer let alone the date. The desk was stored in a barn and with the exception of the tambour, which was in the open position, the finish, while largely intact, is almost black. I'd like to restore the finish to bring out the charm of the old quarter sawn oak but you always hear about someone destroying the value of their peice by removing patina. Can a peice be restored without ruining it? Thanks Bob Responses: Re: Will I lose value? Dr Woodwell 7/13/2001, 9:25 am Re: Will I lose value? Bob Lamothe 7/13/2001, 12:50 pm Re: Will I lose value? Dr Woodwell 7/13/2001, 9:25 pm

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