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| I originally posted this in the Decorating Forum, and it was suggested I pop over here to get some feedback. My folks have a similar table that was my grandmother's. Theirs dates back at least the early 1900's. So I'm guessing this is from a similar time? When I got the table the marble was sticky and filthy and one of the legs was broken. I haven't done anything to the finish, and am not sure if I should. Any thoughts?
Thanks for any thoughts! |
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- Posted by detroit_burb (My Page) on Fri, Nov 30, 12 at 11:39
| I am having refinishing questions myself, but I wanted to say that it is a lovely table. |
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- Posted by lazygardens (My Page) on Sat, Dec 1, 12 at 8:08
| Nice for a freebie! Walnut, Eastlake influence, 1880s-1910s. The marble can be cleaned with any commercial marble cleaner if you haven't already, although starting with soap and water and a scrubbing sponge might get the worst of it off. As for the wood - If you want to clean up the finish, try this method. Then apply a coat of wipe-on polyurethane to keep it from getting grunged up. |
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| Thanks for the info on the table, lazygardens. I was able to clean much of it with diluted white vinegar. I will check the link for wood cleaning. Thanks again! |
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| Vinegar will etch and dull marble. |
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