Artisans of the
Valley
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Antiques – a Definition
•Formal
Antique Furniture 1840 - Prior:
–Wrought Iron
& Cast Brass Hardware
–Stains oil
stain or no stain
–Hand rubbed finish of shellac or occasionally natural oil finish
–Milk paints
or natural dye pigmented stains.
–Limited use
of glue, Hyde glue only.
–Paneled
construction, ship lathing, tung and grove.
–Solid wood
backing and hidden components.