Probably shellac with carbon. Or varnish with carbon.
Thump
--- Farrell <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> What is the original finish put on wooden sharps?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> > Replace the sharps with either a better salvaged
> set or plastic ones.
> > I've not seen a decent sprayed set which lasted,
> the paint will wear
> > through.
> >
> > Jon Page
>
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