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@Wheelnut
Nice frame, and an old'un too. Looks 1940s to me with that style of lugs, but it could be early 50s or even late 30s - that style was popular for quite a while. Detail work at the tops of the seatstays reminds me a bit of early 50s top-end Holdsworths, but it isn't one.
Instead of Nitromors or sanding, try using a good scraper with a decent blade (I use one by Bahco with a 2-inch replaceable blade). If you're going back to bare metal it's quicker. Also, once you have bought the scraper, you don't have to pay for abrasive paper or paint stripper. It will even do the lugwork with a bit of care.
Anyway, good luck with the sale. Should build up into a great bike.