parkman
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posted on July 15, 2005 06:36:22 PM new
My Mother-in-law recently passed away and we are trying to get her house cleaned out. She had some antique furniture and some almost antiques. I am not real up to date on antiques and really need some help from all of you super smart people on this board. We have furniture from 2 bedrooms and a dining room that we need help identifying. I think the dining room is mahogany and one of the bedroom sets may be mahogany also but would appreciate any help in the period furnite and value. Thanks in advance!! (hope I can remember how to post pictures). I will start with one bedroom and see if the pics show up.
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parkman
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posted on July 15, 2005 06:41:19 PM new
Yikes--I don't know why the pics are so small.
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Roadsmith
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posted on July 15, 2005 06:45:18 PM new
Go to image hosting, RIGHT click on a picture, then save "image location." Come to this Vendio site, click on "edit" and "paste." The pictures should show up larger that way.
LOVE the dressing table! Wonderful.
I always have to do this for each one because I don't know a way to copy several pictures at once.
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parkman
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posted on July 15, 2005 06:54:13 PM new
Thanks Roadsmith!! I managed to do it!!
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parkman
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posted on July 15, 2005 07:09:50 PM new
Since I managed to get those on guess I will go ahead and do the other pictures before I forget how to do them.
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sparkz
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posted on July 15, 2005 07:37:27 PM new
The bedroom set and china hutch looks like maple. The drum table is mahogany. The chair looks like cherry wood. The rest could be either cherry or mahogany. I wouldn't want to venture a definite guess on the basis of a picture. It's something a dealer should examine in person.
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
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toybuyer
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posted on July 15, 2005 07:37:49 PM new
Disclaimer: I'm not an expert on furniture.
I would say these are all 20th Century pieces. It appears some may be mahogany.
It looks like the vanity and dresser have claw and ball feet. Check a drawer to see if it is marked. Or pull one out and see if if stamped on the sides or underside.
You have some value but not "antique" status. People like to buy furniture, even second hand. You may want to get a local opinion if possible.
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max40
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posted on July 15, 2005 07:53:55 PM new
Put me down for the King's Crown in the china cabinet.
If you tell them Benjamin Franklin said it first, they'll believe you
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sparkz
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posted on July 15, 2005 07:55:11 PM new
I'd like to add, whatever type of wood these pieces are, you have some genuine hardwood quality furniture there that will bring a good price. It's getting harder, and more expensive, to find quality furniture anymore. Most of what is being sold now is particle board crap that is impossible to repair if it gets damaged, and will disintegrate if it gets wet. In many cases, good used furniture has a higher value than most new furniture.
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
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sparkz
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posted on July 15, 2005 08:39:13 PM new
Good eye there Max. Your radar is working perfectly. I missed that, I was so intent in trying to identify the wood, I never looked beyond the door.
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
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Roadsmith
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posted on July 15, 2005 08:41:09 PM new
Are the drawer joints dovetailed? Are there maker's marks (on back, or perhaps bottom of drawers)?
AND. . . before you sell anything, take every drawer out and see if something valuable has been taped to the bottom or back. An auctioneer told me once that he's found cash, stock certificates, all sorts of valuable papers, cleverly taped to parts of furniture.
I agree with Sparkz that it looks 20th century, but if the construction is good, you should get a good amount for the furniture. One caveat--mahogany doesn't do as well with the current generation of younger people buying furniture. Just isn't in style right now--but you may get lucky.
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sparkz
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posted on July 15, 2005 08:46:15 PM new
By the way Parkman, there's a flower pot or vase on that chest of drawers. Turn it upside down and see what kind of mark is on the bottom. If it's Pfaltzgraff, please post a close up photo of it.
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
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chimpchamp
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posted on July 15, 2005 09:44:20 PM new
What about that tea trolley behind the chair? Are you keeping it or selling it also. It looks like a beauty from the little bit I can see in the pic.
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GeneralFunds
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posted on July 15, 2005 11:45:48 PM new
Sorry, I can't help with the furniture but it sure looks nice to me.
I love the light pink bowl and underplate on the tea cart. Are you selling that?
Sorry for your loss but you sure have lots of treasures there. Much luck,
Sharon
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parkman
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posted on July 16, 2005 02:26:38 AM new
Thanks to everyone for all the help. I will be looking for marks today to see if I can get more info. Some of the glass will probably be listed and I will post on here when that happens. I will get a picture of the tea caddy also as I don't know that either my husband or his brother want to keep that. I really appreciate everyones comments.
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estatesalestuff
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posted on July 16, 2005 05:29:50 AM new
by the way, sometimes the makers marks are on the underneath of a dining table, and on the back of a chest/buffet, hutch cupboards, etc.
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vintageads4u
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posted on July 16, 2005 06:06:06 AM new
The hardware on the dresser (one with clock) looks exactly like my Mothers and that was bought in 1950.
Beth
www.vintageads4u.com
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