Here is the Patterson tombstone case put back together.  The case was screwed back together, with glue added to the front and other areas to make sure the cabinet was solid.

The top veneer had a burn mark on it, as well as multiple chips and other damage.  Instead of trying to fix all the damage, I decided to re-veneer the top, which is quite easy on a flat surface such as this.  Instead of removing the old veneer, I simply go right over the top.  Of course, I made sure all the dents/divots in the top were filled first, and that the underlying veeer was stable.

A new piece of nicely figured walnut veneer was cut close to size, and wood glue painted on the veneer and the top.  After the glue dried, the veneer was laid on top, and ironed -- heat activating the glue and attaching the veneer.  Just to make sure, the top was rolled with a veneer roller, and then clamped overnight.

The result is shown to the left.  The new veneer was trimmed, and it looks quite nice.  It now needs to be sanded and grain filled with the rest of the case, before any toning or lacquers can be applied.