We Found a Mummified Mouse Inside This Antique Cupboard! | Part 1 of 2

Antique furniture restoration takes an unexpected turn when Marc and Lucien discover a mummified mouse inside this 19th-century Scandinavian pine cupboard. Meet Sven, and see the send-off Marc gives him before the repair work begins.

In Part 1 of this two-part restoration, we assess the cupboard, treat it for woodworm, bring loose joints back together and tackle the split, bowed door. Lucien fits a pine patch into a damaged corner, then trims it with a chisel and small hand plane.

The aim is to make this rustic Swedish cupboard sound and usable while preserving its worn original paint and character. Follow the real workshop decisions, traditional hand-tool work and conversations along the way.

Watch Part 2 - Thursday 5 November at 6pm UK time:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g0iedwWK1E

CHAPTERS
00:00 Coming up
01:00 Assessing the old pine cupboard
02:08 Meet Sven, the mummified mouse
02:27 Cleaning and woodworm treatment
03:18 Inspecting the upper cupboard
04:16 Bringing loose joints together
04:38 Fitting the pine corner patch
07:14 Repairing the bowed and split door
08:14 Trimming the patch with hand tools
10:25 Planning the remaining repairs

Would you keep the cupboard's worn original paint? Tell us what you think.

Project: EA3615 | 19th-century Scandinavian carved pine cupboard
Marc and Lucien at @AntiqueRepairShop

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