Kent Weathersby writes:

 

Dear members,

 

I received a request from a valued client who is trying to settle a moving damage claim. The shipper balked at a refinishing estimate saying he wanted it replaced because the finish was applied in China c1860. The shipper has a replacement cost statement from an antique dealer in NYC.

 

It looks an ordinary brushed on lacquer finish with glaze to me but I am not expert on antiquity or chemistry. I am hoping I can obtain some expert opinions that I can pass along to defend the decision to either refinish or cash settle based on refinishing cost.

 

Kent W