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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Shot in the dark here
« on: March 21, 2012, 09:14:02 am »
Appears though the one escutcheon may be a replacement - the brass looks too new...
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: question about auction buyers fees
« on: March 05, 2012, 04:52:50 pm »
They do the same in Missouri.
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Chinese Porcelain?
« on: March 05, 2012, 07:10:21 am »
Thanks Wendy177. I agree that is the mark, but we came to the conclusion that it couldn't possibly be that old. Rather, it was painted to look like it. I hope we were right - we just sold it for $20!
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Bronze Aya Sopia plate? ashtray?
« on: March 04, 2012, 08:07:43 am »
Been there three times Fancy - couldn't agree more. Nothing like it.
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Antique Questions Forum / Chinese Porcelain?
« on: February 24, 2012, 05:09:22 pm »
Hello Everyone,
I know I usually post about furniture, but my wife bought this piece at an estate sale today. We have looked EVERYWHERE online and cannot find a similar design. Can anyone provide any information or suggestions on where to look? Thank you in advance!
I know I usually post about furniture, but my wife bought this piece at an estate sale today. We have looked EVERYWHERE online and cannot find a similar design. Can anyone provide any information or suggestions on where to look? Thank you in advance!
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Bedroom set - appraisal
« on: February 21, 2012, 09:32:00 pm »
Thank you for the additional pics. As it turns out, Mart was correct. Based solely on the pictures, I would place these pieces somewhere from the 1890s to the first few years of the 20th century. However, the note on the drawer bottom warrants additional discussion. It is not IMpossible that these pieces were both made and sold in 1890, but the advances of stamped steel bed rail hooks AND machine-cut dovetails were both VERY new at that time. In fact, they were only in wide use so late in the 19th century that they are usually just considered 20th century attributes. That being said, Jamestown would have likely been a launching ground for new technology, so it is possible that the note on the drawer bottom is authentic.
I love it when old furniture has attributable history like this! Very fun!
I love it when old furniture has attributable history like this! Very fun!
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Bedroom set - appraisal
« on: February 21, 2012, 02:53:24 pm »
Nice set! To help you date these, please provide pictures of the following:
1) The way in which the rails attach to the headboard / footboard of the bed
2) The drawer joinery of the dresser
3) The back of the dresser
4) If possible, the underneath of the dresser
Thanks!
1) The way in which the rails attach to the headboard / footboard of the bed
2) The drawer joinery of the dresser
3) The back of the dresser
4) If possible, the underneath of the dresser
Thanks!
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: POP QUIZ!
« on: February 15, 2012, 08:29:47 am »
I think Ricer takes this one - great quiz!
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: 6 legged table - or what ?
« on: February 03, 2012, 09:33:24 am »
Square drive is used almost exclusively by modern woodworkers. Perhaps they asked someone who works with furniture to repair it - maybe someone they knew?
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: 6 legged table - or what ?
« on: February 01, 2012, 07:06:47 pm »
Centuries? Wow!
It does look somewhat William and Mary-ish... Can you please take closer pictures of the underside - specifically the screw holes? Have you seen ANY marks that might identify a maker?
It does look somewhat William and Mary-ish... Can you please take closer pictures of the underside - specifically the screw holes? Have you seen ANY marks that might identify a maker?
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: What to do when you find something disturbing but historically significant?
« on: January 31, 2012, 06:46:29 pm »
Great outlook KC - agreed.
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique wicker seat rocker?
« on: January 20, 2012, 06:12:40 pm »
I agree with Tales. FYI - the seat is cane, not wicker. Good luck!
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Chair Help Needed
« on: January 18, 2012, 11:43:02 pm »
Old English has worked for me in the past, but only on darker woods - otherwise the scratches seem to be somewhat accentuated by the dark color of the oil. Howard makes a product called Restor-a-Finish that I use much more often now. It comes in nearly a dozen different shades for wood matching. It can be used on the entire piece, and (when matched fairly closely to the wood) covers scratches and dings wonderfully. They disappear.
It is specifically mentioned in several reference books I own concerning furniture restoration, as the first (and least invasive) method of repair that should be attempted. It won't help if it is in fact paint that you have discovered on the chair, but I thought I would throw it out there anyway.
Good luck!
It is specifically mentioned in several reference books I own concerning furniture restoration, as the first (and least invasive) method of repair that should be attempted. It won't help if it is in fact paint that you have discovered on the chair, but I thought I would throw it out there anyway.
Good luck!
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Please Help ID Old Desk
« on: January 11, 2012, 07:34:28 pm »
I guess good researchers think alike Frogpatch! 
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Please Help ID Old Desk
« on: January 10, 2012, 11:20:48 pm »
Check-out this article:
http://antiqueshoppefl.com/archives/ftaylor/qa71.htm
This info, along with the pics on the same page, may give you the answer you're looking for. The company information can be found at:
http://www.macraesbluebook.com/search/company.cfm?company=436325
Hope this helps!
http://antiqueshoppefl.com/archives/ftaylor/qa71.htm
This info, along with the pics on the same page, may give you the answer you're looking for. The company information can be found at:
http://www.macraesbluebook.com/search/company.cfm?company=436325
Hope this helps!