Finishes:

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Defining the Finish

All pieces which pass through our workshop are given a "cleansing coat" of shellac thinned with alcohol in order to disinfect and ready the piece for home use. Shellac has the capacity to "breathe", so it is excellent for internal and external parts and guarantees you purchase a clean and ready to use piece. Only AS IS items are not treated in this way.

Good original finish:

Items in this condition have very good patina (color) and a finish with very few scratches and blemishes. Remember antiques are old, if you were 100 years old you would have some defects also. These pieces are sold in as-is condition.

Restored:

Restored furniture would be furniture that needs some attention. The piece could need structural repair, veneer repairs, reproduced parts or hardware. The finish of the piece might need some color toning and a shellac finish over the entire piece to show more depth of color in the wood and add protection.

Completely Refinished:

This by far is the most time consuming of all the categories. These are pieces we feel would definitely increase in value and improve the appearance by replacing the finish. Refinishing would include hand stripping, structural gluing, all repairs, grain and defect filling, staining, sealing and finishing of all wood surfaces. Please remember our workmanship is second to none.

AS IS:

These are newly acquired items that need to be either restored or completely refinished. The pictures are before any work has been performed. If you require information about the actual status of a piece, just email us at info@greenspotantiques.com