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Antique Questions Forum / Persian/Heriz Rug

« on: May 09, 2019, 06:09:09 pm »

Can anyone tell me what the human/animal figures in this rug are called?  I like them and would like to find more rugs with similar figures.  Greatly appreciate it.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Empire Cabinet: history and severe tarnish

« on: April 23, 2015, 10:45:24 am »

Yes, that's correct.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Empire Cabinet: history and severe tarnish

« on: April 23, 2015, 08:47:49 am »

Yes, thank you!!  I have no intention of ever selling.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Empire Cabinet: history and severe tarnish

« on: April 22, 2015, 08:12:08 am »

The onyx top.  I gathered from his comments that it would not have been common (or likely wasn't original), but I forgot to ask specifically.  Thanks!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Empire Cabinet: history and severe tarnish

« on: April 21, 2015, 10:55:47 pm »

Two more photos...

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Empire Cabinet: history and severe tarnish

« on: April 21, 2015, 10:52:36 pm »

Update…
The person I saw was extremely knowledgeable about antiques in general.  After viewing his inventory while waiting a few minutes, I was impressed that he was impressed with my cabinet.  He thought it was of exceptional form and made between 1816 and 1820 (NY).  He said he hasn’t ever seen anything of its kind and that it was likely a pair.  He told me the drawers were secondary cherry (pic below) and thought that was unusual -- other parts poplar of course.  Also, he was unsure about the ring under the base (pic) and thought that was different/unusual too.  He confirmed that the mounts had been fire gilded and told me the feet had gold leafs although painted/stained now (pic).  He did not see any indication that the doors were not original.  I actually had no idea the grill inserts were brass, since they were not gilded and very tarnished.
Take a look at the after photos below!!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Empire Cabinet: history and severe tarnish

« on: April 06, 2015, 07:14:09 pm »

Yes, that's the plan -- consult professional.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Empire Cabinet: history and severe tarnish

« on: April 05, 2015, 02:02:33 pm »

Mart informed late last year that the mounts had been spray painted, which you can see in the pic below -- the larger piece on the right side.  Particularly in the middle part/rib where there is no detail.

Jacon -- I was referred to someone in Alexandria, VA (DC here) and will consult.

Regarding the second photo below, is it not odd that the mounts were put in place before staining?  Mahogany, right?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Empire Cabinet: history and severe tarnish

« on: April 05, 2015, 11:04:30 am »

Interesting.  Thank you both.

And you did say the Mercury burned off, right?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Empire Cabinet: history and severe tarnish

« on: April 02, 2015, 07:32:11 pm »

I'll also mention that one person thought, based on photos, that the brass may have been spray painted at some point.  I thought that was the case until I was able to -- although very difficult -- polish both pulls and one mount.  However, I don't know how difficult it should be to polish.  Perhaps it was, in fact, painted.

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Antique Questions Forum / Empire Cabinet: history and severe tarnish

« on: April 02, 2015, 07:19:58 pm »

All,

I posted late last year after picking up this cabinet and received some great input -- getting into it and learning.  I have since found out that it didn't come from England in the 70's, because the guy I bought it from sent a photo of his mother sitting beside the cabinet in the 50's.

I picked up some Brasso yesterday and was able to clean the lion pulls without much difficulty.  The mount you see in the second pic was a totally different story and took two hours using whatever I had around the house to remove tarnish without scratching -- before finally arriving at the third pic.  The Brasso instructions stated something about rubbing gently for heavy tarnish, which was a joke!  I didn't see much online but want to be sure I don't damage -- know there must be a better way.  Is Brasso the best product to remove tarnish between all the intricate detail, and what's the most effective tool?  How can I safely remove the paint/stain that can be seen in the fourth photo showing a partially polished piece?

I'd greatly appreciate any thoughts/suggestions!  Any insight into the history of the cabinet would certainly be appreciated too.

I started a new topic, because it's clearly not a pier table as initially titled.
http://www.antique-shop.com/forums/index.php?topic=16896.0

David

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Pier table-cabinet identification

« on: December 22, 2014, 11:59:23 am »

Thanks!  I'll let you all know when I figure it out...

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Pier table-cabinet identification

« on: December 21, 2014, 08:25:20 pm »

Thought I’d pass along a few links of similar cabinets identified while searching further online.  Although we confirmed NY for the piece, it appears a lot of British cabinets had grill doors with fabric behind them during the same period.

http://www.antiques-atlas.com/antique/regency_rosewood_breakfront_cabinet/as514a068
http://www.antiques-atlas.com/antique/rosewood_side_cabinet__chiffonier_/as287a807
http://www.onlinegalleries.com/art-and-antiques/detail/an-early-19th-century-regency-period-rosewood-chiffonier/185985
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/19108560_a-william-iv-rosewood-chiffonier-fitted-single-frieze

http://www.chicoraantiques.com/fine-new-york-federal-gentlemen%E2%80%99s-linen-press-with-ormolu-mounts-circa-1815/

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Pier table-cabinet identification

« on: December 18, 2014, 09:50:41 pm »

Mart/Jacon -- some photos below since you mentioned not being able to see.  Mart suggested I post clearer pics.  I definitely understand about the evaluation/authentication -- just want to have a better idea about it generally. 

I lightened up the photos since the book case is so dark.  Also, it's on wheels (as you can see below).  Thanks!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Approximate date of this Italian trunk?

« on: December 18, 2014, 11:21:16 am »

A few more photos...