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vtsteam:
Just a side note. If the finish turns to powder easily, there's a fair likelihood that it is shellac. And the miracle of shellac is that it is possible to rejuvenate what looks like a spoiled finish (like powder, crazing, deep cracks, etc) by rubbing with a cloth wetted with denatured alcohol. Shellac is easily dissolved in that solvent, and if done right you can go back to a shiny non-powder, uncracked finish by that method. I had an old chair whose finish was absolutely horrible. But when wiped down with denatured alcohol, it came back with an unspoiled patina and a fine finish.

I'm not saying your box is for sure shellac JD, or that you'll get the absolutely the same results if you try it, but the possibility is there, and what do you have to lose? Try it on a small spot if you want, to see if it works

JD:
Thanks for all your replies.
Tom, John, took your advice on locksmith found a local company (tucked away in the corner of an industrial estate) but due to the age of the lock I thought it was mission impossible. How wrong  can you be, cost a bit more then expected, but doing so has kept the box original.
The company is.

Access Locksmiths Ltd
Unit 2
Pennant Park
Standard way
Fareham
Hampshire
PO168XU
01329 822282.
I have no affiliation with this company just a very happy customer.
Immensely helpful with good service and friendly, that's a rare animal today.
VT I haven't looked at the finish closely yet, now the lock is sorted next week is a spare one so I will have a go then.
Thanks for all your replies and suggestions gents.
Next will be a few photos and words on renovating this box.
I am still unable to find a manufacturer of the decals in UK, anybody know of a company out there anywhere on this planet who could help.
Happy modding JD     

tom osselton:
I belive you can get some decal material from hobby stores used for models that print the graphics from the home computer.

JD:
Tom, could use CAD software to draw up the initial design and print from that.
Once again thank you.
JD 

jcs0001:
JD - glad to hear you were able to get keys.  It's a good start on fixing up a very nice cabinet. 

John.

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