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Antique table?

junior1
12 years ago

When my aunt passed away we put her items in storage. This table has been in storage since 2000. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what it is and when it was manufactured? Also is there any value to it?

Thank you

Jr. :)

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Comments (7)

  • Fori
    12 years ago

    Is it a cigar cabinet humidor thingy? It's kinda cool whatever it is!

  • lindac
    12 years ago

    Smoking stand....not sure it's a humidore unless it has a "thing" to put a moist sponge in.
    Very 20's and 30's.

  • junior1
    Original Author
    12 years ago

    A cigar\smoking stand, really? I would have never thought that. It really is in such wonderful original condition. Does anyone think using "Howards feed and wax" to clean it would do any kind of damage? I have a bottle around here somewhere.
    Perhaps I can find another one online to compare.
    Yes, it is kinda cool.

    Thanks a bunch.

    Jr. :)

  • lindac
    12 years ago

    don't know what Howards Feed and Wax is....but I am suspicious of anything that says "feed" regarding furniture....nothing can feed your finish.
    I would clean it up with mineral spirits ( or turpentine but after the above thread I am almost afraid to say the word! LOL!) then apply a good coat of wax.
    Linda C

  • Mikk
    12 years ago

    There's nothing wrong with turpentine. Just a bit aggressive with a teak oil finish that was mentioned in the post referenced, IMHO. I'm not a chemical fan, but in this case, it would could really help rejuvenate the OP's piece.

    As for Howard's Feed n Wax... No, it won't do any harm, but it won't do a lot to actually clean the piece. Howard's makes some fairly decent products. One thing I like about Howard's is that they have no qualms about making their products MSDS information readily accessible.

    The "feed" is intended to mean feeding the wood, not so much the finish. The idea being to provide penetrating oils that help replenish the woods natural oils. The wax is more for the finish.

    For a gentle cleaner without really getting into the finish, I've always had good results with Formby's furniture cleaner.

    http://www.formbys.com/products/buildup_remover.cfm

    Nice little piece, and I love the hardware!

    Here is a link that might be useful: Howard Products MSDS info

  • someone2010
    12 years ago

    Most professional restorers have a proprietary cleaner that they make. Barring that, cleaning with turpentine followed by a damp rag with mildly soapy water. Dry as you go so no water soaks into the wood. The turpentine cleans off dirt the soapy water won't clean. The soapy water cleans off the dirt the turpentine or paint thinner won't clean. LindaC is quite correct.

  • junior1
    Original Author
    12 years ago

    Thanks for the extra tips. I have some more items that I could use some input on. I'll post them as I go through all this stuff.

    Glad I found this forum.

    Thanks

    Jr. :)