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The burn isnt that noticeable but i know its there, when the lid is raised the mark maches up with where the candle holder was so i am guessing it may have had hot wax dripping over it for some period of time. Im already reading up on french polishing techniques and will not even attempt this untill...

I have got my hands on an old piano and what to restore it, its plays fine but its looking a bit dull and has a 5"x3" burn mark on the keyboard lid. Its a walnut chappell and co upright piano made around 1897 (maybe) also the name j hoyland printed under the top lid. My main concern is the...