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Laying desk leathers

 This article is based around some work we did on a very fine mahogany drum top desk. This included relaying some detached veneer on the pedestals and removing and relaying the badly damaged leather inserts on the desk flap. 


To talk restoration contact Chris using the details below.

Contact:   Phone 01943 880111  Email chris@christribe.co.uk