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Antique Questions Forum / circa 1900 English made Chippendale style 'oak' dining room set

« on: April 30, 2007, 12:21:16 am »

We are new to the antique scene and have found a dinning set we are interested in.  The set includes a table with two pull out extensions, six chairs, a vitrine and a buffet server.  The wood appears to be unstained due to its light color.  In addition I am guessing it is oak because of the pattern of the grain. The joinery on the drawers have a three uneven dovetail construction. The only damage to the items appears to be a slightly worn table top and a leg on the table that has a two and a half inch vertical split on the thickest part of the design.  We are looking to pay about $1800 for the set... is that a reasonable amount and how would it be best to repair the damage or prevent it from getting worse?

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Antique Questions Forum / 1890's Breton Buffet

« on: April 13, 2007, 12:23:29 pm »

Greetings, I'm new to the antique world, but experienced in woodworking and cabinet making.  I may have a find on my hands, but I'd like to stick some feelers out to get a gauge from some experts.  Here's a description of the product...

Furniture Type: Buffet with hutch (plate holding rail across full width)
Wood: Chestnut
Finish: Hand rubbed wax, nice patina, feels like a few hard thin layers
Size: about 48" wide, 92" tall, 25" deep
Year: 1896
Style: Brittany
Carvings: Detailed carvings covering the work, Giant flowers on each of the side raised panels, Extremely detailed relief carvings depicting a short man and a variety of other people on the four doors, 3d carving of people for the pillars holding up the hutch
Joinery: Double dovetail on both front and back of the drawers, very tight, no noticeable separation, all other joints tight
Defects: Minor split on vertical panel..only noticeable from the back and repaired by an excellent craftsman (no nails)
Asking price: $2000

Any thoughts or advice you can offer are appreciated.

Thanks