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   Jed_C. | Oct 30, 2000 07:38pm | #1

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   Sight unseen it's hard to diagnose finishing problems, but from what you said I'll give it a try. If the table is truly an antique, chances are that it was finished with shellac and polished with wax--both of which are highly susceptible to moisture damage. I suspect that the "white blotch" does not go deeper than the finish, which means it will probably be fairly easy to fix. Try this:

   Dampen a clean cotton rag with denatured alcohol and rub the damaged spot vigorously in a circular motion. Repeat this process 2 or 3 times, then let it dry for 30 minutes. That should do it; if not, you’re in for some serious refinishing work.