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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Another Federal period piece

« on: February 10, 2012, 01:27:17 pm »

Interesting Jacon!  You gave me new avenues to pursue while researching my table as well.  I have always thought of it as a Pembroke but (like Mart) noticed that sizes are all over the map.  "Pembroke" seems to have become the "generic term to describe any table with fold down extensions....

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Ceasar Rodney's Dinner Bell

« on: February 07, 2012, 05:13:28 pm »

Hope all is well with the hubs Mart!!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Doors age?

« on: February 03, 2012, 02:39:00 pm »

As you know, I am no expert but....  If 18th century is important to you (and I know it is) then for that $$ I would want a good explanation as to how/why they came to that conclusion. Were they part of a remodel? are they mistaking 18th century for the 1800's? etc....

I'm with the others in thinking that they are likely later - primarily because there are very few 18th century buildings that remain in tact, never mind mid-18th C (no evidence just a general observation).  

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Doors age?

« on: February 03, 2012, 09:13:29 am »

Brass doesn't rust and I see some rust towards the bottoms. Could be from the screws I guess? 

VERY nice looking doors!!  The hardware is fab!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: What to do when you find something disturbing but historically significant?

« on: February 01, 2012, 11:07:33 am »

@Rauville...  I have kept diaries on and off for years AND I have the same instructions in my diaries, to my parents and now my hubby. Mostly b/c many times I rant in them and while I may feel that way in the moment, it's not how I feel forever.  I would never want someone to misinterpret my writings (good and bad) without a way to explain - nor do I have any desire to explain anything that I write.  It's only a snapshot of the moment. In diaries, you don't self-edit.   Put them away for awhile and see how you feel later.

In that same thought process, it's also likely that this was how this young(?) housewife felt at the time but 20 years later, she could have felt entirely different.  That's the beauty of being human...  We hopefully never stop learning and improving.

No matter what tho (IMO) the most important thing is to remember that these attitudes once existed so that they may never be repeated.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Low Back Windsor Chair

« on: January 12, 2012, 11:18:52 am »

Thanks for posting that Frog.  I think this is one of the neatest finds I've seen here in a long time!

If you ever decide to get rid of the chair, I think you have an automatic buyer with the Wawayanda Lodge!!   

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!

« on: December 24, 2011, 06:48:35 pm »

Merry Christmas everyone!!  Have a wonderful holiday!!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Just Beat It!!!

« on: December 21, 2011, 08:19:38 am »

HA, my biggest problem was trying to buy a Storm Door because I wanted one that I could hang “backwards”, ….. meaning, I wanted to hang it on the inside of the door jam so that it would open to the inside ……. and those young inexperienced Sales Clerks at both Lowes and Home Depot thought I was crazy because they knew fer sure that all Storm Doors open to the outside. Those youngens have got a lot to learn, ya know.

I'm with you on this Cougar. Our front door has a storm door on it that opens to the outside.  Makes me nuts!!  If I want to let people in the house they almost have to step off the small porch to get out of the way.  Then there is the issue of juggling the excited dog who has a clear path to freedom if you don't body-block it just right!!

Your wife's project turned out great!!  EXCELLENT supervision on your part 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: old chair with with drawer under the seat

« on: December 20, 2011, 02:38:32 pm »

It appears to be a man's valet.  The top would house the man's business coat and the drawer would hold shoe polish and buffing items.  Also the indention below the "hanger" part of the chair would hold keys/change, etc.

Nice pick up KC! - I agree

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique key holder

« on: December 19, 2011, 06:25:41 pm »

Bumping this before it gets lost

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Porcelain Doll Head printed with "Helen"

« on: December 19, 2011, 07:30:46 am »

Tales had a thread about low brow dolls: http://www.antique-shop.com/forums/index.php?topic=7860.msg34565#msg34565

At one point she found a doll forum who helped her ID. Maybe she will check in and post it. Her's had quite a bit of "make up" on the cheeks as well.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Low Back Windsor Chair

« on: December 18, 2011, 06:01:49 pm »

I don't have much info but wanted to comment what a nice find!  I agree the name probably shows ownership - not maker.  34 and married wouldn't stop him from fighting in the war but I didn't find him on the New York Muster Roll I checked - probably not 100% tho.  Many ways to serve other than volunteer and lists get lost.

http://www.schenectadyhistory.org/military/civilwar/mr/index.html Even better database here - but no Levi: http://iarchives.nysed.gov/CivilWarWeb/soldiers.jsp

Interesting!  I hope others can find out more.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Brass bottle stopper with animated characters

« on: December 12, 2011, 07:43:01 pm »

Sorta like Felix the Cat (the wonderful, wonderful cat....)

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: What is it help us at goodwill

« on: December 11, 2011, 06:28:43 pm »

Rauville - How did you know that!!??   

Excellent Job!!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: age of old family rocking chair?

« on: December 10, 2011, 05:06:42 pm »

Definitely reminiscent of Gustav Stickley style of furniture.  That cutout is not something I have seen with his chairs (only seen a few) but here is one that has it: http://www.greencraftsmandesigns.com/about%20Gustav%20Stickley%20American%20champion%20of%20the%20arts%20and%20crafts%20movement.html

Stickley furniture can bring a premium (to say the least) but proving it can be tough without a signature and there are tons and tons of look alike chairs from that era.  That said, folks with craftsman style homes love, love, love this style - Can't blame them!