French Polishing
Louis 15 Commode that was water damaged
had to reactivate and remove some of the old polish to bring the wood and the lustre look to it
Most antiques that you see will have Shellac based polish on them. This polish has been proven to have existed since ancient Egypt.
French polishing is the name of the technique used to create a fine but sturdy layer, that protects the wood through the centuries.
