Burr Walnut Domed Top Writing Slope
Commission received from Irene Hopkinson October 2023
Burr walnut domed top writing slope in very good condition overall
Burr walnut domed top writing slope in very good condition overall
Photos as received. Apart from and a good clean it requires:
New leather skiver
Small veneer losses made good
Crack in base filled.
New screw for one hinge
Black French polish to edges prior to new leather being fitted.
New leather skiver
Small veneer losses made good
Crack in base filled.
New screw for one hinge
Black French polish to edges prior to new leather being fitted.
20th October
Key found for the lock. Gold tassel fitted.
Skiver delivered.
Brass hinges and lock parts removed and soaking in cleaner.
Screw heads polished.
Old velour writing surface removed ready and prepared to receive new leather skiver.
Baize removed from underside.
Key found for the lock. Gold tassel fitted.
Skiver delivered.
Brass hinges and lock parts removed and soaking in cleaner.
Screw heads polished.
Old velour writing surface removed ready and prepared to receive new leather skiver.
Baize removed from underside.
Issues found along the way.
Some delamitation of veneer in main base, appears to be due to liquid spill. Hot hardwood block clamped over area.
Support strip in small base partly detached. Re-glued using hide glue.
Small piece of wood missing below one hinge. New one cut and glued. Piece of walnut veneer glued under hinge.
Small piece of missing veneer replaced. It will be polished black.
Some delamitation of veneer in main base, appears to be due to liquid spill. Hot hardwood block clamped over area.
Support strip in small base partly detached. Re-glued using hide glue.
Small piece of wood missing below one hinge. New one cut and glued. Piece of walnut veneer glued under hinge.
Small piece of missing veneer replaced. It will be polished black.
22nd October
Starting on the work. See captions for details
Starting on the work. See captions for details
