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Antique Questions Forum / Re: 1920s KOKEN BARBER CHAIR

« on: March 13, 2010, 08:13:33 pm »

Have several pics to upload as well as what I believe to be the serial number. The chair was purchased from a barber shop located on Michigan street in Indianapolis. Presently trying to find any shred of remaining evidence that Dillinger sat in the chair. Will be posting pics as soon as my father sends them to me. ( and Dean, thanks for the History Detectives idea, once I have some evidence that is tangible, I will definitely proceed with seeking their help )

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Antique Questions Forum / 1920s KOKEN BARBER CHAIR

« on: February 16, 2010, 12:20:19 pm »

Hoping someone out there can help me with an estimate value on an 1920s or Early 1930s KOKEN barber chair. It is FULLY functional, has the Original Headrest, Original Footrest, has ceramic base and the hydraulics work perfectly. It has a leather Burgundy seat and seat back. Still has the original leather strap. My father bought this chair in the 50s and has been a part of our home ever since. ( was always kept indoors, in the game room ) This chair is in what i would say is almost PERFECT condition. Also, the original reason my father bought this chair is because the owner of the shop told my father John Dillinger ( the prolific bank robber ) sat in the chair regularly when he came in to get a haircut & shave. ( This information is not documented, but the chair was purchased in Marion County , Indianapolis, Indiana ) I would have to do more research to see if that may have been possible, but if anyone can help with a Guesstimate ( estimate ) of the chairs' worth, I would be greatly appreciated.