Frame — restoring a shellac finish
- Object
- Frame with a shellac finish
- Origin
- England
- Date
- 1950s
- Scope of work
- Selection and restoration of the frame
A frame with a shellac finish was selected to present the work. The surface showed abrasion, scratches and other signs of wear to the finish.
The shellac coating was consolidated. Surface gloss and depth of colour were restored while preserving the character of the historical finish.