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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Heavy Solid Gold 14k item

« on: October 19, 2014, 04:19:18 pm »

Mart was the first member to welcome me by replying to my first post. Love me some Mart. lol

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Antique Questions Forum / Anybody Else Buying Cheap Antique Brown Furniture In This Buyer's Market?

« on: October 19, 2014, 04:16:05 pm »

I was just wondering. With the exception of special pieces it seems that mid to late 19th and early 20th century, brown furniture is dirt cheap on the resale market. I am kind of picky so I pick up a piece here and there. I know I will not get much if I re-sell but I love the beauty and durability of these pieces. Anybody else doing the same? I kind of hope that the buyers market continues forever.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old dresser?

« on: October 19, 2014, 03:20:13 pm »

I like it. I would remove the paint and restore it to brown wood but I am crazy like that. Honestly- I love these old, solid wood dressers. For that price you can get a small, modern particle board dresser that will fall apart in a couple of years.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique furniture items

« on: September 15, 2014, 03:20:43 pm »

$5?? Honestly some people. 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Help Identify This Chair Please

« on: September 12, 2014, 07:50:27 pm »

Thanks for the reply! Honestly I have Googled and searched thousands of photos and images and have yet to find one like it. Always somewhat similar but never too close to what I have. I think over a hundred years ago a man or woman with mad skills made this piece. Later it was loved enough to be kept in excellent condition. And then it ended up with me................. ...... lol

So for $80 I could have this in my living room:


Or this (courtesy Ikea):


And this is why I love antiques.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique furniture items

« on: September 11, 2014, 08:54:33 pm »

I saw your post on GW but did not feel educated enough about antiques to answer regarding price. But I met two sellers in my area who could not sell very good condition Eastlake dressers that had fantastic mirrors. One had a vague offer for $100 and the other seller had no offers at all. I understand some people don't like Eastlake pieces but I was really surprised that there was almost zero interest in them at all.

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Antique Questions Forum / Help Identify This Chair Please

« on: September 11, 2014, 08:28:36 pm »

Hi I would like some help in identifying this chair. It seems formal, but no so formal or tall to be a throne chair or bishop's chair. But what do I know. The wood appears to be quartersawn and it is not terribly heavy. There are springs and burlap for where the seat was upholstered at one time. The carved panels have slightly different panels. The castors are porcelain. There are no nails in the construction but round nails that hold the burlap. The finish looks original.

I think it is late 19th century to early 20th century and mission style. I would like to know more such as how this chair was used, and if it looks to be American made. Also the wood it appears to be made from. The chair does not recline. It is about 36 inches tall. Thanks so much for any information.