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<p>[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 192367, member: 37"]Looks a bit like a military foot locker but not sure that it is. They usually have more information stamped on them. Wonder what the number tag is for? Not a lot to go on as far as age is concerned. Could be as early as the 20s but could have been made any time up in to the 50s I would think. </p><p><br /></p><p>If you want the contrast of a dark stain, go ahead and do it. I, personally, would probably just use a clear penetrating finish to bring out the natural color of the wood and enhance the remaining paint. The gouge could have some color added to help it match. Just my preference but do what suits you. This is not a fine antique so don't think you can hurt it.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 192367, member: 37"]Looks a bit like a military foot locker but not sure that it is. They usually have more information stamped on them. Wonder what the number tag is for? Not a lot to go on as far as age is concerned. Could be as early as the 20s but could have been made any time up in to the 50s I would think. If you want the contrast of a dark stain, go ahead and do it. I, personally, would probably just use a clear penetrating finish to bring out the natural color of the wood and enhance the remaining paint. The gouge could have some color added to help it match. Just my preference but do what suits you. This is not a fine antique so don't think you can hurt it.[/QUOTE]
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