This is nuts

I was recently the recipient of an e-mail with helpful little hints in life.  One of these was the use of a pecan to hide scratches on wood furniture.  This got my attention, as I am the proud owner of two vintage library chairs only showing their years in style and some scratches on the mod-mahogany.  What have I got to lose but 5 minutes and some elbow grease?

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Worthy.

Requiem for a Tower by Escala