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<p>[QUOTE="Christopher Bentley, post: 4487844, member: 19387"][GALLERY=media, 10281]1937 Chest by Christopher Bentley posted Jun 8, 2022 at 1:39 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 10280]1937 Dresser by Christopher Bentley posted Jun 8, 2022 at 1:39 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 10279]1937 Dresser and Chest by Christopher Bentley posted Jun 8, 2022 at 1:39 PM[/GALLERY]<img src="https://www.antiquers.com/media/1937-dresser-and-chest.10279/" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />I recently picked up this dresser and chest. They were supposedly purchases originally in 1937, and I suspect they are Borax. Would someone please let me know if my suspicion is correct? I'm OK if it is - the pieces are attractive and well made. Just wanting to know.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, if they are Borax, should I care for the "painted" sections differently (i.e. is is ok to use Miller's or some other beeswax on them)?</p><p><br /></p><p>I appreciate any input you may have. Thank you![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Christopher Bentley, post: 4487844, member: 19387"][GALLERY=media, 10281]1937 Chest by Christopher Bentley posted Jun 8, 2022 at 1:39 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 10280]1937 Dresser by Christopher Bentley posted Jun 8, 2022 at 1:39 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 10279]1937 Dresser and Chest by Christopher Bentley posted Jun 8, 2022 at 1:39 PM[/GALLERY][IMG]https://www.antiquers.com/media/1937-dresser-and-chest.10279/[/IMG]I recently picked up this dresser and chest. They were supposedly purchases originally in 1937, and I suspect they are Borax. Would someone please let me know if my suspicion is correct? I'm OK if it is - the pieces are attractive and well made. Just wanting to know. Also, if they are Borax, should I care for the "painted" sections differently (i.e. is is ok to use Miller's or some other beeswax on them)? I appreciate any input you may have. Thank you![/QUOTE]
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