Yes Detlef, i would say all three are good additions to this thread. Shame about the damage on the first one, which is really an extraordinary example of this ladrang form. I do believe a better restoration of this could be achieved, though the skills are beyond my own. But i have seen such work even by certain members of our forum.

Hello David,

Thank you! And don't worry, I am working on it. 000 steel wool and a dark wax let it look much better now. Still need to fill up the gap. I am sure that I can do it nearly invisible.

Regards,
Detlef