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Thanks for all the info and advice.
The paint comes off easily with a heat gun. Need to make a few scrapers to do the curves on the top.
Haven't tried to get into the finer carving around the...

Sorry for my ignorance...but what does late Victorian mean? late 1800's??
Also, how do you describe such a piece? Is it a dutchess?
Thanks again for the information and advice!
Matt

Hi Stu,
Your piece seems very similar in style (particularly the top) as the piece I'm looking at starting work on. Id be interested if anyone gave any advice on the style/possible maker?
Cheers...

Thanks Mobyturns...i'll check more closely!
Matt

Thanks for the advice David!
I'll try the heat gun on a bit of it tomorrow.
Any areas in particular where a stamp would be located?
Matt

Hi all,
I'm hoping someone out there can help with a approx date and style/name/maker for a red cedar chest that I've inherited? See attached photos)
Fortunately the restoration that was started...

Hi Tom,
If none of the current "owners" turn up, I would love the chance to restore such an old beauty!
I'm working with a classically Dutch shipwright who has recent moved to Australia and is...

Hi,
I'm interested in having a look at your white beech for a boatbuilding project I'm starting. Can you send me some contact details so I can arrange to have a look. I'm in Highvale.
Thanks
Matt