This was given to me by someone who lived in my building - free.  It was painted white and I knew this would be a gem once a refinished it.  I love the difference in colours of the natural wood.  I like imperfections in my finds as it tells a story or I can imagine one.  So specs of the paint are left to add character.  You would pay about the same in a store for the deposit I am asking of $800.00 to cover any damage.  Deposit will be returned when done with the prop and is in good condition as when you received it.