Hello, Group!
I am in the process of restoring an old secretary that has been in my family for at least three generations. In order to better understand what I am dealing with I have a few questions.
- What might be the age of the piece?
- Does anyone have any more information about Matthews Brothers or have similar pieces created by the same manufacturer? (See picture P1010023.jpg and file WAG_99_kirschner.pdf)
- What type of wood do you think this is?
- What would be the best finish for this piece?
- Note the unusual joints in the drawer. Is there a name for this type of joinery? Where could I get more information on this technique?
I have uploaded pictures and links here:
Bobby