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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Civil War Bed

« on: September 15, 2007, 11:57:31 pm »

During that era, furniture generally wasn't painted-strip it down (CAREFULLY!!!) and see what the woos underneath is. If it's a fancy or figured wood, no one in their right mind would have painted it in the first place.

My 2 cents,

Mike

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: 1912 Howard pocket watch 23 jewels with case (railroad)

« on: September 15, 2007, 11:52:12 pm »

Just a ballpark figure, but it it's a gold-plated case, you're looking at around the $400 range retail, give or take $50...if it's a solid gold case (They have made them, I have seen a few), the value can go up to around five times that, not based on the value of the metal, rather that there were much fewer of them made. At any rate, it's a beautiful piece.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Rifle? Help?

« on: September 15, 2007, 09:39:28 pm »

It's of Arabic origin, 17th Century, most likely. Does the rifle have any sort of writing or scribe or engraving anywhere on it? That would go a long way as far as tracking it down.

Please let me know,

Mike

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: 1912 Howard pocket watch 23 jewels with case (railroad)

« on: September 15, 2007, 09:35:45 pm »

Could I ask what the case is? Is it solid gold or gold filled? Has it been monogrammed or not? I happen to know a bit about watches, and I'll be happy to throw in my 2 cents.

Regards,

Mike

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Antique Questions Forum / Interesting wooden table, please help me identify the wood!

« on: September 15, 2007, 09:32:56 pm »

I just bought this table...it's old, though I have no idea how old. The bottom is a sort of Mission style as you can see, English Walnut from what I can tell. The amazing thing is the top, it's 52 inches in diameter and one solid piece. Could someone help me identify the wood it's made of?

I would appreciate any suggestions.

Thank you!!