18th Century Secretary

This mid-18th century Dutch secretary with cylinder top arrived in inoperable condition; the frame had warped enough to bind the cylinder top in its' channel. Partial disassembly and humidity treatments were necessary to straighten out the carcase to allow the cylinder top to roll again.

Dutchman inlays necessary due to powder-post beetle infestation damage. The infestation was terminated by anoxic treatment in carbon dioxide gas.