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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Collectible Dolls?? With updated info

« on: April 26, 2010, 10:50:29 pm »

Thanks Sapphire - mental hiccup!

I posted the new Doll photos under Collectible Dolls?? Updated Pics & info  on Antique-Shop.com.

Thank You again for your information,

Collectables

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Furniture??

« on: April 17, 2010, 12:51:10 pm »

A nearly identical washstand has been listed and relisted on the SF bay area craigslist. They are only asking $150 for it, but this may be one of those items that you really have to have the right bedroom/bathroom to make it work.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/atq/1696667496.html

Thank You so much for the info!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Collectible Dolls?? With updated info

« on: April 17, 2010, 12:48:04 pm »

We mean check what the body is made of. Cloth? Wood? Composition? Photos of the bodies without clothing would help to identify if these are antique or repro. Even without markings, it should be pretty obvious if these are antique or reproductions.

Thank You. I will get photos of the Dolls without clothing and post them

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Furniture??

« on: April 17, 2010, 12:37:07 pm »

You have an oak washstand with towel bar harp.  Any markings on the piece of maker?

Your next piece is called many names:  Side-by-side Secretary, Breakfront Secretary, etc.

We really need to see pics that are closer up of the details/condition and side views of pulled out drawers.

There are many repros out there! 

I will get those photos and post. Thank You so much for your assistance

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Collectible Dolls?? With updated info

« on: April 17, 2010, 12:29:04 pm »

LIke talesof said....please check body (under the clothes) for markings and if there are any post them please.

There are no markings on the Dolls. Thank You so much for your assistance

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Collectible Dolls

« on: April 17, 2010, 12:24:55 pm »

It is awfully difficult to tell from the photos if these are antiques or reproductions. The wigs appear synthetic. What I would recommend is looking at the body construction for clues to their age if there are no markings on the backs of their heads/necks. From the photos it looks like they could be reproductions, but I would not want to make that call without seeing more of them. If they have wooden bodies, you've got antique dolls, and if they are cloth, you should see plenty of age and wear.

Thank You so much

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Furniture??

« on: April 17, 2010, 12:13:21 pm »

You have an oak washstand with towel bar harp.  Any markings on the piece of maker?

No markings. Thank You for your assistance

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Antique Questions Forum / Antique Furniture??

« on: April 17, 2010, 11:49:02 am »

My mother is interested in information regarding these Antique and/or older pieces of furniture.  There is no identifying information anywhere on the them.
 
The Oak Wash Basin stand with towel harp, belonged to my Grandfather's born 1912 Grandmother's so it is at most 19th century and presumed at least 150 years old.

The Oak Side-by-side Secretary, is presumed at least 100 years old. It has the original glass door and beveled mirror. This belonged to my Stepfather's Father who had no info on it except that "it was Oak and old."
 
Has anyone encountered furniture like this before, or have any information regarding them and/or their value?

Any information would be greatly appreciated Thank You in advance

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Antique Questions Forum / Collectible Dolls?? Updated Pics & info

« on: April 16, 2010, 10:54:18 pm »

My mother is interested in selling these Antique and/or Collectable Dolls.  There are no maker's marks or identifying stamps anywhere on the Dolls. They have porcelain heads, arms & legs and their torsos are what appears to be older cloth when the dolls were refurbished sometime in the past. The one with painted on shoes is obviously older than the other. They are in perfect condition without chips or cracks. The clothes are not original and were sewn for the dolls.
Has anyone encountered Dolls like these before, or have any information regarding them and/or their value?

Any information would be greatly appreciated Thank You in advance

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