Symonds, R. W. (Robert Wemyss), 1889-1958 · New York, F.A. Stokes · leaf 148
as a general rule, make spurious mahoganypieces of entirely new construction, owing to the difficulty of copying theright colour and patina of old mahogany on freshly cut wood. As stated inChapter II, mahogany veneer exposed to the action of sal ammoniac1 in 1 But treated in this way the veneer,… … A mahogany Sidetable of exceptional design and quality of carving. Circa 73° Fig. 59. Col. K. SPURIOUS MAHOGANY FURNITURE a fume cupboard will obtain the colour of old mahogany, but this processcannot be applied to solid pieces, as the fumes do not penetrate sufficientlydeep to be of any use. To…
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