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Antique Questions Forum / Harvest Table - 13 foot
« on: December 15, 2007, 07:12:44 pm »
What value does this table have as an antique, if any?
It came from a mansion on Long Island New York. I think it was prep table in the kitchen? In the mansion, the kitchen was in the basement and the servants brought the food to the dining room upstairs.
It measures about 13 feet long. The table top is a single solid piece of wood -- one plank. I'm not sure what kind of wood, but I don't think it's hardwood. The table used to have 6 legs, the two middle ones were cut off. Even with four, it is quite strong. One of the feet has some rot.
The table has never been refinished. But it has taken some abuse, and is weathered.
I'm torn between keeping it and selling it. If I do want to sell it, where do you suggest I post an ad and how much should I ask for it?
I appreciate any advice members have to share. I've posted some pictures below.
It came from a mansion on Long Island New York. I think it was prep table in the kitchen? In the mansion, the kitchen was in the basement and the servants brought the food to the dining room upstairs.
It measures about 13 feet long. The table top is a single solid piece of wood -- one plank. I'm not sure what kind of wood, but I don't think it's hardwood. The table used to have 6 legs, the two middle ones were cut off. Even with four, it is quite strong. One of the feet has some rot.
The table has never been refinished. But it has taken some abuse, and is weathered.
I'm torn between keeping it and selling it. If I do want to sell it, where do you suggest I post an ad and how much should I ask for it?
I appreciate any advice members have to share. I've posted some pictures below.