Dating / Restoring Eames CTM  

There's restoring the finish and removing the finish. It can be argued that reamalgamating is closer to restoration than stripping and starting from scratch to approximate the look of original, though, either, done well, is acceptable to some buyers. Rarity and potential value would be prime considerations here, and, again, expert advice would be helpful. It would be great if someone like Pegboard could weigh in.
Removing the paint from the base, if it's not original, is a no-brainer.

@tktoo I understand the dilemma of restoration vs removing.  However, it can be argued that the original finish is completely gone to begin with.  That begs the question, what was the original finish on the table anyways?  Was it simply oil?  Wax?  Shellac?
It would be great if I could have a proffesional gauge the potential rarity and value of the table.  I'm not a dealer so retail isn't necessarily a priority, but like I said, I would prefer not to destroy the value either.
Can anyone confirm that the base would have been chrome?  The black paint is definitely peeling off and what's under is a nice clean shiny base but I'd like to confirm before removing the paint.

I think they used zinc-plated steel legs early on, but am not sure of the exact timing for that.  I have an old CTM and am having the same concerns about refinishing vs.leaving it as it is.  I have not been able to put a date on the table.  
 

Hey eameshead, can you tell me more about the woodblock v. shockmount thing?

Hi kvcvch,
Re the CTM underside, I would happily tell you more, but I would have to actually know more than what I already said above. 
I only know that the early "Evans"ones had rubber shock mounts attached directly to the bent wood underside, and that the legs were attached with screws. Then at some point later (I do not know the year) they started making CTM's with the wooden cross-bracing and no rubber mounts.
There were also a few with three legs and rubber mounts before they eventually setteled on four legs for better stability,
Someone here can surely answer more specific questions if you have one. 
Hope this helps.
 

Patrick and Alix,
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On occassion I review and serach my interest in the Buy & Sell.  The update is good.  Everything is improved.  Congratulations. 
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M_Dennis87 nice table.
 
 

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