AWWWWWW Thats peed me off now >:( :'(
I was quite looking forward to carving that out and shining it up :(
You are correct though when looking at that first picture it clearly shows the finish removed or rubbed off .
I had sort of hoped it was veneered at the least ,but it seems not to be .
Thanks for the assistance chaps I am much wiser for it
Shane