1948 Dumont Television Restoration

The first two before and after images are of a vintage television, circa 1948, that I restored for a collector. It was a basket case with all 3 sides severely delaminated and the lacquer flaking off.  I  redissolved the heavily crackled and chipped finish on the front without removing the delicate decal lettering or original coloring. I fabricated a new molding where it was missing. Finished in the appropriate toned nitrocellulose lacquer. The finished cabinet retains the color, patina and authenticity without looking brand new.