Hey y'all!
I need some advice on getting started with fixing up this gorgeous piece. I have no idea what it is (sellers said it was mother of pearl, but when I look up mother of pearl, it doesn't look like this), it's missing several large pieces from the design (most notably the mountains, and tree blossoms and the building). Is this something to paint those back on and put finish on top? Or is there a material I should be cutting into the right shape to paste on and then adding finish?
The back turns a lead test slightly red so I'm told I'm going to have to remove that and I'm worried about doing that safely without messing up the front design. What advice would you have for that?
In addition, the wood is curved/warped, is there a good way to warp it back without destroying the beautiful design?
Thanks in advance reddit! I've ony refinished one bookshelf before this and want to be able to keep and use this for a while!
