Retaining the value of Your Antiques

Your antique could lose a significant amount of it's
value through improper refinish or restoration
work.

Although most people consider antiques to be
anything over 100 years of age, purists consider
antiques to be anything created prior to 1830, which
was the year mass production commenced.
If you must have an antique restored, then it's
best to hire a professional, even then some of the
value of the piece may be lost.
How To Remove 'White' Watermarks From Your Furniture:

If the water mark on your wood furniture is white, then you can
probably repair the damage yourself. Black water marks require
much more work because that's a sign that the water has gotten
beneath the surface finish to damage the wood. Here are the
items you will need to remove a white water mark from your
furniture:
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Furniture Damaged By A
Cigarette Burn... When your
wood furniture has been
damaged by a cigarette burn,
you will need to sand out the
cigarette burn, fill the
depression, and have a good
eye for matching varnish...
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