For the past few months, I have been searching Trademe and other sales for a cabinet for the lounge to house our glassware without success, as I haven't found one I like more than what I believe this would look like finished (well not within a price range I can afford anyway). So, I've started in on it again. Most of the paint inside is now stripped away and the wood (Rimu) is just lovely. Just the cracks and joins to go, then a good sand down and a bit of wood filler in some spots and over nail holes, before the finishing begins.
In the process of removing paint, I found a mark inside at the top back panel, with the makers initials and the date '1928', so wrapped I really do have a lovely old piece of furniture to restore. It came partially disassembled, so had various bits and pieces in the drawer. I still have 2 pieces that I can't work out any possible location for, but that may come to light the further I work on it.
I have to go and try and find appropriate hardware for the hinges and latches to the doors and a drawer handle that fit with the age of this piece and then some glass for the front panel and the doors. Can't wait to see what it looks like finished.
Will post photos as it comes along.
