[Marsupial]

I have been suggested a mixture of acetone and lacquer thinner. I know the circa1850 isn't strong enough to thin down the lacquer on the radio, so something more robust will need to be used, or a lot of patience... but I ran out of circa1850 so I don't mind buying something else if I can get "the good product"...

If I look at this old ebay auction for a 47-1230
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1947-Philco-Tube-...0809623053
we clearly see there was veneer, its even chipped. What's the best course of action at this point? get new veneer, cut it to size and glue it, then toner and lacquer?
What would I need as far as veneer goes?

and as far as toner? I never used toner before.


The wood escutcheon was dark, what seems to be the same dark as the foot area - different material I hope someone with better knowledge of those models would chime in. One thing for sure, it was very dark. How do I refinish that? Toner?

People on the forums all suggested to refinish the radio, but now that I am at it, I realize I know nothing about refinishing.