Piano Finishing Schedule

I have a piano technician friend that has recently imported several grand
pianos from Germany. They are all antique with a black finish. 
He has asked me to refinish the cases for him. 

The first one to be refinished is a Bluthner, made in 1885. 
Would this have been a shellac finish? (I have not seen the piano yet)  

What finishing schedules are you piano rebuilders using
on your antique satin black pianos??

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

WayneG
E. TX




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