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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Value of Berkey and Gay Bed and H.Herrmann Dresser
« on: January 03, 2014, 02:09:53 pm »
I just got confirmation that the dresser has indeed been painted. Bummer!
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Value of Berkey and Gay Bed and H.Herrmann Dresser
« on: January 03, 2014, 01:27:20 pm »
Here are some close-ups of the paint on the dresser.
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Value of Berkey and Gay Bed and H.Herrmann Dresser
« on: January 03, 2014, 12:53:57 pm »You didn`t answer the question about the color,,does it look like it has been re-done ?? Is the bed full size or smaller ??
We don't think the color was re-done. I was told that the couple who owned the furniture didn't modify any of it. I can take close-up shots of the coloring if that would help!
The bed is smaller - twin size.
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Value of Berkey and Gay Bed and H.Herrmann Dresser
« on: January 03, 2014, 12:31:32 pm »But,,Ipcress is in the UK !! Prices are different there !!
What's a good ball park on these for the US?
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Value of Berkey and Gay Bed and H.Herrmann Dresser
« on: January 03, 2014, 11:01:52 am »Seen similar B and G beds go for $100-200
Be surprised if you could get more for the dresser, too
Good to know, thanks for the input ipcress!
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Value of Berkey and Gay Bed and H.Herrmann Dresser
« on: January 03, 2014, 10:22:26 am »
Dresser embedded photos:
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Value of Berkey and Gay Bed and H.Herrmann Dresser
« on: January 03, 2014, 10:17:15 am »
Bed embedded photos:
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Value of Berkey and Gay Bed and H.Herrmann Dresser
« on: January 03, 2014, 10:12:23 am »
Thanks greenacres, I'll do that now!
In searching ebay, I see other Berkey and Gay furniture between 400 and 1000, but these are only postings, and not items sold. I haven't seen any sold recently, so I'm guessing that means it might be valued less? I also saw a slightly fancier pair of twin beds from Berkey and Gay for $1,450, but again that's just the price the seller listed at... no one actually bought it at that price.
As for the H Herrmann (I'm finding that sometimes I have to search H Hermann instead), there's a recent ebay listing for $1075, but again no one actually bought it... it was just listed at that price.
If we're trying to sell to an antique shop, how do we make sure we're getting somewhat of a fair value? I know they obviously need ot make their money too, but we don't want to get ripped off either.
In searching ebay, I see other Berkey and Gay furniture between 400 and 1000, but these are only postings, and not items sold. I haven't seen any sold recently, so I'm guessing that means it might be valued less? I also saw a slightly fancier pair of twin beds from Berkey and Gay for $1,450, but again that's just the price the seller listed at... no one actually bought it at that price.
As for the H Herrmann (I'm finding that sometimes I have to search H Hermann instead), there's a recent ebay listing for $1075, but again no one actually bought it... it was just listed at that price.
If we're trying to sell to an antique shop, how do we make sure we're getting somewhat of a fair value? I know they obviously need ot make their money too, but we don't want to get ripped off either.
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Value of Berkey and Gay Bed and H.Herrmann Dresser
« on: January 03, 2014, 09:48:53 am »
Mart, these links go to individual pictures instead of an album. That might help you load them better. I keep getting an error when I try to have them show directly on the forum.
Bed:
http://i.imgur.com/XiFvtqw.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/qDH1gXl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/cXLWOoB.jpg
Dresser:
http://i.imgur.com/QHS4MrU.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/WdhY4yf.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ApfWlyZ.jpg
Hope that helps!
Bed:
http://i.imgur.com/XiFvtqw.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/qDH1gXl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/cXLWOoB.jpg
Dresser:
http://i.imgur.com/QHS4MrU.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/WdhY4yf.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ApfWlyZ.jpg
Hope that helps!
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Value of Berkey and Gay Bed and H.Herrmann Dresser
« on: January 03, 2014, 09:42:44 am »Can you just post your pics to this site ?? The other one freezes my computer !!
Sorry, mart. I'm trying to figure out why it won't let me post the pictures straight into my post. I'll try to post the pictures another way as soon as I can. Thanks for the history link.
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Antique Questions Forum / Value of Berkey and Gay Bed and H.Herrmann Dresser
« on: January 03, 2014, 08:57:10 am »
A Berkey and Gay bed and a H.Herrmann dresser came into our possession the other day. We're not looking to keep them, and are wondering how much they might be worth. From what I understand, Berkey and Gay went out of business and their furniture has some value to it. http://www.furniturecityhistory.org/company/3391/berkey-and-gay-furniture-co
I can't find much information on H.Herrmann, but below are pictures of both pieces.
Anyone have an idea about what these might be worth?
H.Herrmann Dresser: http://imgur.com/a/52Bqs
Berkey and Gay Bed: http://imgur.com/a/nayzX
I can't find much information on H.Herrmann, but below are pictures of both pieces.
Anyone have an idea about what these might be worth?
H.Herrmann Dresser: http://imgur.com/a/52Bqs
Berkey and Gay Bed: http://imgur.com/a/nayzX
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