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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Jacobean Monk's bench?
« on: March 28, 2012, 07:37:40 am »
I believe it is a "Hall Bench" - if you use Google Images to find the carved variety, you will find many that appear similar to yours.
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Is this brass mirror an antique?
« on: March 26, 2012, 06:06:39 pm »
We tested it with a magnet and it doesn't stick, which leads me to believe it's real brass. Could you tell me how this can affect the price?
I will price at $60 but it seems low to me considering the material. Thank you!!!
I will price at $60 but it seems low to me considering the material. Thank you!!!
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Is this brass mirror an antique?
« on: March 25, 2012, 08:01:45 pm »
Here you go Mart, thanks for taking the time. I hope these help. The backing is a hard cardboard material.
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Is this brass mirror an antique?
« on: March 25, 2012, 07:23:43 pm »
Hi Mart, yes those are welds where the blue/purple colors are. The backing is that velvety material like what you would see on older picture frames.
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Antique Questions Forum / Is this brass mirror an antique?
« on: March 25, 2012, 03:35:32 pm »
Hi everyone! I bought this mirror at a auction today for $20. It's very heavy (maybe 35 lbs.) and large 35" H x 23" W. I've looked on the internet and can't find much out there. I have no idea if this is antique or valuable. I do want to resell it, so any ideas would be VERY helpful! Thank you!
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Dresser
« on: February 27, 2012, 09:46:41 am »
Thanks all for your help. Looking online I've seen these for sale anywhere from $300-$800. Being more realistic I thought I would price it at $300. I would love to make more, obviously. Does this sound about right?
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Dresser
« on: February 26, 2012, 10:10:07 am »
That's it! Thanks Rauville!
I've already found several comparative pieces on Google by using that term. Mart was right too about the "hat closet" on top.
I've already found several comparative pieces on Google by using that term. Mart was right too about the "hat closet" on top.
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Dresser
« on: February 26, 2012, 09:58:56 am »
Thanks Mart for your reply. What other pics would you like to see, I'll be happy to post them. Would you feel comfortable estimating a reasonable value of this piece? Unfortunately, we don't have the room for it!
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Dresser
« on: February 26, 2012, 09:39:34 am »
Here are more pics!
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Dresser
« on: February 25, 2012, 09:00:07 pm »
Thank you Mart! I'll be happy to send more pics in the morning (it's in the garage right now and there is not good light out there).
Based on the machined slotted screws, machine-routed dovetails on the front of the drawers and wooden pins in the back (not a Knapp Joint - just pinned), we are fairly certain it is an early 20th century piece. If it exists, we are just really in need of the name of this particular type of dresser (tilting mirror on one side, with upright drawers on the other, low vanity-type top), so that we can find comparisons. We have been looking on Google Images and can find practically nothing. I am very excited to find-out more!
Based on the machined slotted screws, machine-routed dovetails on the front of the drawers and wooden pins in the back (not a Knapp Joint - just pinned), we are fairly certain it is an early 20th century piece. If it exists, we are just really in need of the name of this particular type of dresser (tilting mirror on one side, with upright drawers on the other, low vanity-type top), so that we can find comparisons. We have been looking on Google Images and can find practically nothing. I am very excited to find-out more!
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Antique Questions Forum / Antique Dresser
« on: February 25, 2012, 07:37:06 pm »
Hello everyone, we bought this at auction today. It's so beautiful in person. We don't have the mirror on it yet so I'm just using the pic from the auction sight.
Based on the hardware and construction methods, we estimate it to be made early 20th century.
We're not sure about the style but it appears French to us. It is a VERY heavy piece, with beautiful solid brass pulls and a tilting mirror.
Does anyone know if there is a name for this type of dresser, or what it's style might be? We want to research it more and assign a value.
Thank you!!!
Based on the hardware and construction methods, we estimate it to be made early 20th century.
We're not sure about the style but it appears French to us. It is a VERY heavy piece, with beautiful solid brass pulls and a tilting mirror.
Does anyone know if there is a name for this type of dresser, or what it's style might be? We want to research it more and assign a value.
Thank you!!!
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Chinese Porcelain?
« on: February 24, 2012, 07:43:34 pm »
It's a little over 6 in in diameter and 4 in tall.
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Chinese Porcelain?
« on: February 24, 2012, 07:21:11 pm »
Hello! I'm Matty77's wife, thank you for your reply. You are correct the inside does look like it was painted brown around the edges (to make it appear older?) Now the red does look a little brighter in the picture than in person. I've tried dating it from the mark on the bottom, but unless I learn to read Chinese that's going to be impossible seeing all the different markings on the websites. Here's my guess, somewhere around mid century?
Unfortunately, the estate sale didn't have any info. on it at all.
Unfortunately, the estate sale didn't have any info. on it at all.
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Hello Friends! Info needed on old silk art?
« on: November 18, 2011, 04:24:54 pm »
I'd like to reframe it, any idea how to get those little mold dots off or should I just leave it alone?