The Lapis Lazuli Cabinet

To start off, here is the first project I took on at the mansion. This ebony veneered lapis lazuli table cabinet was sitting in the mansion's basement when first shown to me. It had suffered from years of water damage, much of the centuries old hide glue had lost its tack, and many parts were broken or missing. Here is a "before" picture...

Lapis cabinet before restoration

Drawer faces had fallen off as had many pieces of Lapis. The base needed reinforcing and ebony veneer had to be replaced and flattened in many spots. But beneath the thick grime, I could see a masterpiece just waiting to shine again. After 4 months worth of afternoons spent sanding, scrubbing, gluing, and shellacking, the cabinet was complete. 

Lapis cabinet after restoration