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Antique Questions Forum / 1855 ?Empire? Sofa - please help!!

« on: February 04, 2009, 08:13:14 pm »

Hi! We are searching for information on the sofa in the pictures below.  It is very heavy, and when we had it re-upholstered, we saw the date 1855 and a name carved into the inside of one of the arms.  The name I cant completely remember, but I think it was J. Zilch, or J. Zilsh or something similar - too bad I didnt document that better.  The seat cushion and throw pillows feel like they are goose-down filled.  The prior fabric on the sofa was silk-like and reddish-pink & gold in color.

Whatever information you can supply would be greatly appreciated.  This sofa came with our old house (1911) when we bought it - and I dont have any historical information about it.  Also, do you have any idea of its value?

Thanks so much!
Charles