Blemishes & Damage

A piece of furniture could have different types of blemishes or damage

The most common blemishes on the wood surface are -

Bruises, Black Spots (Water Damage), Burn Marks, Scratches
Heat Marks, Ink Stains, Spirit Marks, Dents




Above are before and after pictures of a chest suffering from surface blemishes.
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The most common damage repairs are on:-

Bruised corners on furniture
Gaps in inlay, marquetry or Parquetry
Worn or loose joints on chairs
Worn or loose joints on drawers
Worn or loose joints on other furniture
Worn drawer runners or stops
Gaps in veneer
Small bubbles in veneer
Broken arms, legs, joints and dowels Broken rails or stretchers
Missing rails or stretchers
Wet Rot
Dry Rot
Wood Worm

Missing or broken mouldings
Missing or broken carvings
Missing or broken turnings
Missing or broken clock finials
Broken glass panels
Broken or missing locks & hinges
Other missing or broken brassware
Weak joints
Other structural damage
Splits and crakes
Gaps in stringing
Warping of wood
Missing or broken leathers


Above are before and after pictures of a damaged desk.
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Above are before and after pictures of missing vaneers.
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