Any way to restore this?

I don't know of any way to do it, either, Deb.
 

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Don M. said:
A professional Artist could probably restore this....for a substantial sum of money....and then, it probably still wouldn't be worth $1 at a garage sale.
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That is a BIG problem with garage sales. People want things in mint condition. A lot of money and effort goes into restoration and even then, they won't pay anything.

I spent $125 just to get the seat in this chair reupholstered, I can't even get that back for it.

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I'm sure somebody could restore it but it might be expensive. If it has collector value as an antique, it would be worth less if you restored it. If it has sentimental value, it might be worth restoring.
 
It looks like an arts and crafts project made of decals and paint on a glass plate. Since the decals are cracked, it will never be the same as when it was made. You could soak the plate in a tub of water and see if the decals and paint would come off. Then you might have a plain milk glass plate.
 
There is absolutely no money in used or even "antique" furniture. Buy what you like and keep it or give it away when you no longer require or want it. Mho
 
The plate and chair are beautiful, Deb.

I love the fabric you selected for the chair!

As for the plate, there's something about seeing it in it's natural and untouched state that draws me in. If only it could speak, the stories it would have. I love it just the way it is.
 
I doubt it can be restored. Such a shame, Those dogs are vintage paintings.
I have some very old kitchen towels my grandma embroidered with the same pattern, they must have been popular way back when.
 
Duster said:
It looks like an arts and crafts project made of decals and paint on a glass plate. Since the decals are cracked, it will never be the same as when it was made. You could soak the plate in a tub of water and see if the decals and paint would come off. Then you might have a plain milk glass plate.
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I agree - it's a decal. You could try a decoupage liquid applied with a large toothpick and then try gently to poke the pealed pieces in place. But, due to shrinkage, I'm betting that you would never get the edges to match. /-;
 
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