Dick Adams wrote:

About 10 years ago I purchased a beautiful buffett at an
estate auction. It's only defect is that the side trim
on the top must have come loose at some point and was
glued back on, but it sliped about a 16th of an inch.
Since I seem to be the only one who notices it, I left
alone out of fear of marring the surface.

But I'd like to repair it, but am not sure as to separate
that part of the trim that slipped withour damaging the
buffet.

Any ideas?

Dick
Does it have veneer on the top? If so, probably best left alone. If
you can get something very thin - like a razor blade of sharp knive -
under the edge, you may be able to slide it along, prying off the trim
without cracking or scratching.