I have a beautiful Burkey and Gay dining suite inherited from my aunt, originally belonged to my great grandparents. The problem is that I think the table and small cabinet may need restoration on the top surfaces of both. To give you an example of what’s happened, I’ve attached a sample of the worst surface (on the cabinet). I think they might have used shellac but I can’t be certain.
Looking for advice on how to deal with the missing finish in the second photo. Here’s another post with two photos of a couple pieces of my great grandparents 1910 Burkey and Gay dining suite. I also have 8 chairs, and a table, but for now I’m just looking for advice on how to help restore the small cabinet. I think the stain might be shellac.
I inherited a beautiful early 20th century dining suite by Burkey and Gay that needs restoration. It originally belonged to my great grandparents. The finish is coming off on the top of a small cabinet, and the buffet table, dining table and some chairs could use a bit of a shine. I rubbed the bottom leg on the far left with a plain cotton cosmetic pad, nothing on it to see if the finish was still intact. It is on that leg, however the other legs, and the rest of that piece just like the others are showing their age and neglect. What can I do to correct this and make them shine again?