Lizz1

Hi Glenn, Following from my response, I got my hands on an old machine to try the french polishing. it is in a really sad state. Parts of the shellac surface is peeling (see image)and showing the cast iron body. Would french polishing 'cover' over these patches? BTW, do you have any idea what machine this is, the treadle has the word VALLEY and there is a very faint residual print of 'THE VALLEY R G' on the body which is where the chipped japaning is. There is a serial number K1833482 under the base. Thanks much