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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Possible 'Federal' Antique Table?

« on: June 11, 2014, 08:14:00 pm »

Too bad it doesn't have any markings to indicate the maker. Gosh, I am SO interested in having someone see this in person. (And potentially taking it off my hands.) This is really exciting and I love learning about this. This is the closest thing I could find to it:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Thomas-Seymour-Federal-Card-Table-circa-1815-/271515192389?pt=Antiques_Furniture&hash=item3f37910c45

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Possible 'Federal' Antique Table?

« on: June 11, 2014, 02:55:44 pm »

I've been looking at a ton of these pictures, and like said, I can't find anything identical. It definitely resembles that Federal/Sheraton style, though, it seems so original as well.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Possible 'Federal' Antique Table?

« on: June 11, 2014, 07:04:16 am »

We are actually in-the-middle-of-nowhere San Angelo, TX, though we will be headed to Austin mid-next month. I bought the able in Wisconsin a few years ago. Also, in regards to originality, I have NOT seen anything like this table while looking online. It seems quite original, unless I've been researching under the wrong things. When I first saw it, I knew it was different, and now I'm a bit excited to understand HOW different. I would like to sell it, but I don't want to short-change myself either.

Molly

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Possible 'Federal' Antique Table?

« on: June 10, 2014, 04:37:07 pm »

Not exactly sure what the screw is for, though, does anybody know of any good places in Texas, maybe Austin to bring the table to? I'd love to get it checked out in person, but not sure who to trust!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Possible 'Federal' Antique Table?

« on: June 09, 2014, 06:35:36 pm »

The slot is uneven, though it doesn't look AS old as other antique screws.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Possible 'Federal' Antique Table?

« on: June 09, 2014, 06:14:10 pm »

Yes, it's an older looking screw.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Possible 'Federal' Antique Table?

« on: June 09, 2014, 03:52:00 pm »

I see four but there is not enough detail that I can see. Is that a leather top? Also can we see the underside?

This is the backside of the table. It does not have a leather top. No drawers either. I taped a piece that came off from the side (on the bottom) where the flowery design is carved into the table, can be easily glued back into place.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Possible 'Federal' Antique Table?

« on: June 09, 2014, 05:12:10 am »

I am sorry but for some reason the pics won't load properly for me.  Can't see well enough to tell you anything.  Maybe someone else can pipe in.

I also see that one of my pictures is missing. I had four and I only see three at this time. I am at work today but I will see if I can work out the kinks when I get home later this afternoon. Thanks for letting me know.

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Antique Questions Forum / Possible 'Federal' Antique Table?

« on: June 08, 2014, 10:46:48 am »

I was about to sell this table on Craigslist when my husband mentioned it might actually be a cool find and have more value. Either that or I was about to refinish/paint over it. Originally bought from Goodwill for $20. After doing a little research, I believe this table is actually an antique. It definitely was not manufactured and has a shellac-looking covering over it. I started measuring some of the pieces and some parts are not identical, off by just a few millimeters. Thinking it might originate from the 'federal' family of furniture. What do you all think? And what do you think it could be worth if that's the case?