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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Caswell-Runyan cedar chest

« on: November 01, 2018, 10:11:10 am »

Here is the finished project. Hard to tell the difference in the pictures, but looks beautiful in real life.

I have also done a light sanding on the inner cedar lining to try to restore the wonderful smell. That didn’t work as good as I had hoped, but did help. I will buy some cedar oil to rub in it.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Caswell-Runyan cedar chest

« on: October 30, 2018, 02:00:36 pm »

I definitely will!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Caswell-Runyan cedar chest

« on: October 29, 2018, 10:12:23 am »

Thank you! I bought some and look forward to getting it all cleaned up!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Caswell-Runyan cedar chest

« on: October 26, 2018, 10:01:22 am »

They only knew that it was between 1906 and 1956. I will definitely try the polish! The sides are in relatively good condition. It’s just the top. But I will definitely try it. Thank you for your advice!

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Antique Questions Forum / Caswell-Runyan cedar chest

« on: October 25, 2018, 09:33:16 am »

I bought a Caswell-Runyan cedar chest to give to my daughter for Christmas. I read that Caswell-Runyan was in business from 1906-1956.  I would really like to know approximately what year it was made in and it's approximate value. I would love to restore or refinish it, but I am scared of messing up it's value. Thanks for any input!