My63
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Hi everyone I have just acquired this writing slope I am not an expert but a I do have a few of these around the house.
This one dates from between 1780 and 1800 and is made from solid wood. The other boxes I have restored have been veneered.
IMG_4779_1 by my0771, on Flickr
I think you will be able to see my biggest problem the lid has two splits in it, I want to repair these splits however the lid is held together with brass corners which are screwed in place with the original metal screws which I don't want to try to remove as I cant replace them.
My questions are which glue should I use it is either mahogany or rosewood and should I reinforce the inside of the lid.
As with many of these boxes there were two secret drawers one of which contained documents relating to the lady who I presume owned this box they detailed her bequests
Any help wold be appreciated
Michael
This one dates from between 1780 and 1800 and is made from solid wood. The other boxes I have restored have been veneered.
IMG_4779_1 by my0771, on Flickr
I think you will be able to see my biggest problem the lid has two splits in it, I want to repair these splits however the lid is held together with brass corners which are screwed in place with the original metal screws which I don't want to try to remove as I cant replace them.
My questions are which glue should I use it is either mahogany or rosewood and should I reinforce the inside of the lid.
As with many of these boxes there were two secret drawers one of which contained documents relating to the lady who I presume owned this box they detailed her bequests
Any help wold be appreciated
Michael
