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50-1724 cabinet restoration
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Restoring a Philco 50-1724.  The top has a gold scrollwork pattern that runs all around the edges.  It's faded, and I can't tell what the original color of the top was.  I've seen pictures that show it as a forest green, but I've also seen where it's described as a thin leather overlay.   Anyone have any ideas?   Here's a picture of one in good shape, but the three front knobs tell me this is not a 1724 - but the top looks to be the same.


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Well, I guess I'm the only one who's encountered this issue with a cabinet. I'll keep searching and post anything I find.
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yep, I don't recall seeing a post on that issue.
#4

That kind of a "finish" was not uncommon from the 1920s on. Most, but not all, were faux leather. Some had graphics added some did not. In general, if you have such a radio and the "leather" is in OK shape I would not mess with it.

Somebody that does that graphics style like Buford Chister (speaker cones) could probably do a good job on the correct material (and color).

Wurlitzer C-3 from 1924 pictured:


   

Russ

P.S. Maybe a little Armor-All. It might work, or make a mess, try it in a small area, hidden if possible.

"I just might turn into smoke, but I feel fine"
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Thanks, Phlogiston - 
That's very interesting how this finish was used way before - thanks for the picture.  I would have never thought of Armor All.   I will try it in a small corner and see.   Another thought that occurs to me is the possibility of getting a stencil cut and reapplying the gold filagree if the original doesn't survive a gentle cleaning.




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