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site by Stefan Hepner
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First Church of Christ Scientist, NYC Restoration of doors included removing 100-yr. old doors, repairing their joinery and veneers, refinishing, hardware restoration and reinstallation. |
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| Door interiors had deteriorated shellac finish. |
Consolidated finish with alcohol and French polish. |
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| All hardware had dark brown-green patination and required restoration of internal mechanisms. Polished bronze. |
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| Original chestnut & walnut doors had been abused by previous restorations, with dozen of nails driven through the faces of panels to secure exterior veneers, doors required joinery rebuilding and refinishing |  |
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