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Antique Questions Forum / antique table?

« on: July 14, 2004, 10:45:41 pm »

I recently bought a little table at a thrift shop that I think may be early 20th century, but I'm new at this so I can't be sure.  The main part is square, with 3 drawers, the last being about double the size of the top 2.  It has a deep cupboard on either side tof the main part hat are hinged.  The cupboards are sort of octogonal in shape.  The legs taper somewhat and have a sort of spindle looking appearance.  It is painted a blackish color though the wood underneath is lighter.  It has some sort of manufacturers mark in the top drawer, but it has mostly worn away.  All I can see is a green crest looking thing with a red crown at the top and the words Grand Rapids, MI at the bottom.  I know this is a lousy description, but I don't know how better to describe it.  I tried to see if I could find it in some books at the library, but I searched in vain.  If anyone out there has any info about this table I would be so appreciative!!!!!

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Antique Questions Forum / need help determining if bowl is genuine silver

« on: July 12, 2004, 06:53:47 pm »

I received a lovely covered bowl that has what appears to be a dove, then WM Rogers, then a star stamped faintly on the bottom.  I am new to silver collecting and don't know if this is genuine silver or not.  Can anyone help me with this?  It would be much appreciated!