u/RegumUltimus

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This time with pictures!

Deer hive mind,

I wish to restore a 19th century French Gothic revival piece. I am not certain as to the wood, but I believe it is oak. The piece has been neglected for half a century, and kept very dry.

My instinct after gentle cleaning is to oil it, but brief searches indicate that linseed would cause discoloration, and instead ample use of furniture wax type products are recommended.

My question, is if linseed oil would be of benefit upon the interior surfaces, of which there is no special finish to disturb. My intention is to counterman the great spell of dryness it has suffered internally, not simply to protect the exterior.

I welcome any thoughts or recommendations. Thank you!