What's with labels anyway??  

Lunchbox, please explain why...
Lunchbox, please explain why my anaolgy is ridiculous?
The more original an object is, the more valuable it is.
History has shown this to be true.
I mentioned cars, because it's something I am familiar with, but you could say the same thing for any other collectors market.
These Nelson chests are fairly common, most I find for sale in my area have labels, some dont. Unfortunately most have also been refinished. Garlanre, did a good job on his/hers (even if its the incorrect finish type) but it is still worth less than an example with an original finish in good shape. Why would someone pay the same for one missing a label given a choice?

Ok.
Fine. I will part with my label. Will only cost you $800. Actually found it while walking my dog one snowy winter evening in the city.

Hmm
I'd say original parts / finish / condition are much more important / valuable than having a sticker on an obviously authentic item.
Sure, labels are nice (especially in cases where "well-done" knockoffs exist), but they certainly aren't worth the $50 that some people are selling them for on eBay.

Thank you, jdip.
Problem solved. All I have to do is get a dog!

Nice work.
No one can argue that your ambitious rescue wasn't time well spent.