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<p>[QUOTE="desertgem, post: 605170, member: 15199"]The front of the drawer and the carcass of the dresser is probably solid wood. Wood releases tannic acid some other acidic components. Oak is one of the more effective woods, that is why some say to tone or retone coins by putting on a oak plank. If it was an antique ( not if plywood), some old formula finishes had sulfur compounds to inhibit wood boring insects. Mahogany is considered less problematic, but long term could be deleterious ( or beneficial if one likes toning).</p><p><br /></p><p>Jim[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="desertgem, post: 605170, member: 15199"]The front of the drawer and the carcass of the dresser is probably solid wood. Wood releases tannic acid some other acidic components. Oak is one of the more effective woods, that is why some say to tone or retone coins by putting on a oak plank. If it was an antique ( not if plywood), some old formula finishes had sulfur compounds to inhibit wood boring insects. Mahogany is considered less problematic, but long term could be deleterious ( or beneficial if one likes toning). Jim[/QUOTE]
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