Doug Schultz wrote:
"Sam Nickaby" wrote in message
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We have three nested tables that are stained reddish brown.
They don't have any type of lacquer finish on them. Our
grandmother has kept them for many years without this problem.
The problem is that, since the tables were handed down to
us, water condensations from the cold soda cup leaves a pool
of water, washing away the paint. This is seen by the white
circular marks on the table.
In addition to all the other posts which sound pretty cool, it might be
that the finish on these is shellac. This is from
http://antiquerestorers.com/Articles/jeff/shellac.htm:
"Over time, shellac finishes can show surface scratches and other minor
mishaps like water rings. These are very easy to repair with alcohol,
the solvent for shellac."
Obviously test first.
Richard