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<p>[QUOTE="Kelly Morgan, post: 112577, member: 1610"]Thanks so much to each of you for sharing your opinions and ideas! My name is Kelly, and I live in Arkansas. Thanks for letting my join your forum!</p><p><br /></p><p>I am convinced that I should NOT paint this lovely table. I absolutely LOVE the alligator skin! I work my tail off trying to recreate this type of character on furniture items that are NOT antiques or special. And im keeping it..forever. When I thought of doing a paint treatment on it, I had only intended to paint the base, not that wonderful top. But ive changed my mind. Now, I need to know what is acceptable to do to bring it back to life? Is re-amalgamation a good option? Im not a glass kind of person, though that was a good suggestion. Should I just start with a good cleaning with Murphy Oil Soap? </p><p>Im still hoping that somebody's will be able to confirm its age and wood. Not to discount what any of you have already told me, its just that ive had such a wide variety of opinions ranging from 1840 to 1940 (thats a big difference!) And ive been told Rosewood, Cherry, Mahogany, Walnut. English, Victorian, non-commerically/locally hand crafted... And as for the casters...ive been told white porcelain would have been on it.. Oh, and as I suspected, the metal braces are later additions (which was suggested that I have a professional refinisher to remove and correct) </p><p>Im so excited to own this table! My 11 year old son was even excited touching it and said.."so, maybe a hundred years ago somebody had their hand right where mine is?" So proud that he inherited my love of touching history, rather than just knowing or seeing. </p><p>Thanks again everyone!</p><p>Have Murphy Oil Soap in hand, waiting for the go-ahead to clean it! ;-)[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Kelly Morgan, post: 112577, member: 1610"]Thanks so much to each of you for sharing your opinions and ideas! My name is Kelly, and I live in Arkansas. Thanks for letting my join your forum! I am convinced that I should NOT paint this lovely table. I absolutely LOVE the alligator skin! I work my tail off trying to recreate this type of character on furniture items that are NOT antiques or special. And im keeping it..forever. When I thought of doing a paint treatment on it, I had only intended to paint the base, not that wonderful top. But ive changed my mind. Now, I need to know what is acceptable to do to bring it back to life? Is re-amalgamation a good option? Im not a glass kind of person, though that was a good suggestion. Should I just start with a good cleaning with Murphy Oil Soap? Im still hoping that somebody's will be able to confirm its age and wood. Not to discount what any of you have already told me, its just that ive had such a wide variety of opinions ranging from 1840 to 1940 (thats a big difference!) And ive been told Rosewood, Cherry, Mahogany, Walnut. English, Victorian, non-commerically/locally hand crafted... And as for the casters...ive been told white porcelain would have been on it.. Oh, and as I suspected, the metal braces are later additions (which was suggested that I have a professional refinisher to remove and correct) Im so excited to own this table! My 11 year old son was even excited touching it and said.."so, maybe a hundred years ago somebody had their hand right where mine is?" So proud that he inherited my love of touching history, rather than just knowing or seeing. Thanks again everyone! Have Murphy Oil Soap in hand, waiting for the go-ahead to clean it! ;-)[/QUOTE]
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