Go figure. Christopher In a message dated 12/13/2009 1:20:45 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: Dear Mr. Gray, A belated thank you for your comments to the Dist List on furniture damaged by fire. My query was on behalf of an American burnt arm chair which is, so I'm told, worthy of the effort to retain what's left without restoring what's lost. I appreciate the perspective on charred door frames - unless they were carved by McIntire or Gibbons I'd be replacing them too. Thanks again. Melissa H. Carr Masterwork Conservation 69 Webcowet Road Arlington, MA 02474 USA 781 648 1442 -- **Please remember to trim posts, as requested in the Terms of Service** To terminate puerile preservation prattling among pals and the uncoffee-ed, or to change your settings, go to: <http://listserv.icors.org/archives/bullamanka-pinheads.html>