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ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION DISCUSSION BOARD
Posted By: Iris Anderson (adsl-220-176-86.mob.bellsouth.net)
In Response To: Lane Cedar Chest Resoration (jim amodeo)
Date: 10/4/5 15:29
My 1952 Lane Cedar Chest was innundated in the Katrina Hurricane. Had it not been tossed up and about and hit other furniture, it would have survived in tact and nothing inside damaged. However, there was just enough of a crack in the corner seam to allow water in, which took 10-12 hours to abate, and wet the contents. However, the contents were not soaked as you would have thought under the circumstances. My question: Did the salt water do irreparable harm to the wood? The cedar walls inside are extremely thick and have not buckled. I imagine the chest floated for a while because it was literally airtight and locked. The decorative strips on the front have totally disappeared. It is blonde in color. To look at it, you would not immediately think that it had been through the hurricne. I want to save my chest if it is possible. What will it take in the way of money. We had flood insurance, but not flood content. Everything we save and repair comes out of our pocket. I live in Mobile, Alabama.
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