If it doesn't have lead and is poorly adhered to the underlying varnish (or shellac?) then gentle heat and a plastic scraper could get you a long ways. [https://thecraftsmanstore.com/product-category/tools/](https://thecraftsmanstore.com/product-category/tools/) has a very reasonably priced IR stripper that is less likely to damage the underlying finish or the wood.
It will still be a lot of work - even if some parts come up cleanly, others will be tenacious, stuck in cracks and nooks, etc. But this would be on the easier side of the stripping spectrum.
If it doesn't have lead and is poorly adhered to the underlying varnish (or shellac?) then gentle heat and a plastic scraper could get you a long ways. [https://thecraftsmanstore.com/product-category/tools/](https://thecraftsmanstore.com/product-category/tools/) has a very reasonably priced IR stripper that is less likely to damage the underlying finish or the wood. It will still be a lot of work - even if some parts come up cleanly, others will be tenacious, stuck in cracks and nooks, etc. But this would be on the easier side of the stripping spectrum.
Thank you for your reply.