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Restoration of a drop-front secretary desk with an oak frame, veneered with mottled mahogany and mahogany from Saint-Domingue. It probably dates from the late 18th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First, before restoration<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Its upper part in Carrara white marble<\/a> It is surrounded by a partially openwork brass gallery. It opens with a drawer at the top, a drop-front in the middle, and three drawers at the bottom. All the original locks are secured with a cloverleaf key. In addition, brass quarter-round moldings frame all the panels, both on the front and the sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The drop-front, veneered in mottled mahogany, closes with a central and lateral bolt lock. It reveals an interior consisting of a writing surface and nine drawers, also fitted with quarter-round moldings and brass handles. Furthermore, the black leather writing surface, adorned with a gilt Greek key frieze, has been completely restored. Each side features a small panel at the top and a large rectangular panel. Finally, the semicircular uprights are topped with a grooved brass scraper, followed by fluting and moldings. The front feet terminate in a turned shape, beneath a bronze ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cloverleaf keyhole <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

State report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The restoration work is extensive. First, the drop-front is cracked 4 mm wide. Furthermore, one brass flute is missing, and almost all the others are coming loose. In addition, the sides are beginning to crack. The mahogany moldings and some of the veneer are lifting, and some of the wood and brass moldings are damaged. As for the left rear leg, it has been completely eaten away by woodworm. Finally, the drawers slide poorly, and the drop-front mechanism no longer functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Right side before restoration<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Left side before restoration<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Rear front restoration <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Overview before restoration<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Thus, a slit at the bottom of the left side<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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In addition, a slit at the top of the left side<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Slot at the top right side<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Furthermore, a deformed groove<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Toilet seat slot <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Another view before restoration<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Drawer bottom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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In addition, a brass groove is missing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Veneer detached<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Detached molding<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Slot on the drawer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Another detached molding<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Thus, the moldings come unglued.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Top drawer before restoration <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Right rear pillar before restoration <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Right rear pillar before restoration <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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First, the disassembled bronzes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Restoration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After removing the bronze mounts, I completely disassembled the secretary desk to repair the broken tenons. Next, the fluting was removed, annealed, and then re-glued using a vacuum-sealing technique with fish glue, as were the mahogany moldings. In addition, some damaged wood and brass moldings were replaced. Then, the drawer sides were reamed to ensure smooth sliding. Furthermore, a vacuum-sealing process was used to re-glue the veneers and moldings. Next, the drawer panels and bottoms were reamed and re-glued. Finally, a new piece of beech was grafted onto the damaged back stile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once each element was restored, the entire piece of furniture was reassembled using fish glue. Only the legs remained untouched until the bronze mounts were varnished and reattached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Next, the grooves were removed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Reaming the sides of the drawers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Then temperature control<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Reattaching the sides<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Next, the grooves are re-glued under vacuum.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Cabinet after restoration<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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In addition, the case and moldings were re-glued.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Re-gluing of the scrapers under vacuum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For the toilet seat, I first removed the veneer to tighten the gap. Then, the gap in the panel was reinforced: a groove cut two-thirds of the way through the thickness was fitted with a piece of solid poplar on the underside. Finally, the veneer was put back in its original position and glued back in place using heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Then dismantling of the wooden and brass rods<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Toilet seat slot <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Next, the veneer of the toilet seat was removed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Toothbrush marks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Toilet seat after removal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Finally, the re-veneering of the toilet seat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The opening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After stripping and cleaning, the entire secretary desk was French polished, except for the brass fittings. First, two coats of clear varnish were applied. Then, two coats of cherry varnish revived the red of the mahogany, which had oxidized over time. Finally, the brass fittings received a clear varnish, following a recipe by Roubo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First, a first coat of varnish<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Varnishing in progress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Then the varnish dries<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Finally, after restoration<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The restored secretary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Furthermore, another view<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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View after restoration<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Next, a detail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The finished piece of furniture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Thus restored<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Another view of the secretary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Furthermore, one detail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Overview<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Next, another view<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Work details<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Furthermore, one detail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Another view<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Then another detail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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One last look<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Finally, the secretary finished<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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To see previous restorations<\/em><\/strong> : https:\/\/ebenisterie-mathieuvath.fr\/en-ce-moment-a-latelier\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find this secretary at St\u00e9phane Guin Antiques<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Restauration d\u2019un secr\u00e9taire \u00e0 abattant au b\u00e2ti de ch\u00eane, plaqu\u00e9 d\u2019acajou mouchet\u00e9 et d\u2019acajou de Saint-Domingue. Il date sans doute de la fin du XVIIIe si\u00e8cle. Son dessus en marbre blanc de Carrare est entour\u00e9 d\u2019une galerie de laiton en partie ajour\u00e9e. Il ouvre par un tiroir en haut, un abattant au milieu et trois tiroirs en bas. Toutes les serrures d\u2019origine ferment d\u2019ailleurs par une cl\u00e9 \u00e0 canon tr\u00e8fle. De plus, des quarts-de-rond en laiton encadrent tous les panneaux, en fa\u00e7ade comme sur les c\u00f4t\u00e9s. L\u2019abattant plaqu\u00e9 d\u2019acajou mouchet\u00e9 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