16B code 121 tombstone finish - Printable Version

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16B code 121 tombstone finish - fields 100 - 07-27-2014

As I tried to clean the side of the cabinet (just testing) with an alcohol,the finish started melting.The set is from 1933-34, I don't think they were using shellac that late (or did they?), yet I believe the finish is original (one can always tell otherwise). Even if it was not, who in the right mind would use shellac after stripping the lacquer? Any ideas?

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RE: 16B code 121 tombstone finish - tab10672 - 07-27-2014

Was it melting down to the wood? Just thinking it might be years of buildup that was melting instead?

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RE: 16B code 121 tombstone finish - Ron Ramirez - 08-07-2014

Philco used lacquer on all of their wood cabinets.

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