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Antique Questions Forum / Re: ANTIQUE CHEST? RIP-OFF? PLEASE HELP!

« on: July 26, 2009, 09:24:24 pm »

You're right, it has good use value and looks great, with lots of character so I don't really feel ripped... I was more trying to determine if it was anything special. I would say 120$ is fair, a good dresser costs what, maybe 200 - 300$, and is rather conventional and ordinary.

I would love to know the year though, and maybe where it would be from. Could be anywhere I guess, with no letters or stamps anywhere leaving my any clues. Definitely VERY light for what it looks like, you're right on the button about that one.

Thanks for the hasty reply.

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Antique Questions Forum / ANTIQUE CHEST? RIP-OFF? PLEASE HELP!

« on: July 26, 2009, 08:43:00 pm »

My girlfriend & I just purchased an old chest today for 120 bucks. I thought it was kind of a rip off because it feels fairly cheap and it's pretty beat up. But she needed a dresser & decided to buy an old chest for all her clothes instead so she didn't mind spending the money. Now I'm just curious about it's history & what it might be made of. Here's a picture, hopefully the link works:

http://windsor.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLargeImage?AdId=136403850&img=http%3A%2F%2Fimg1.classistatic.com%2Fcps%2Fkj%2F090618%2F271r6%2F62754da_18.jpeg

Upon closer inspection I discovered the 'gold' hinges/metal workings are just spray painted, possibly by the last owner. Not sure about the type of steel under the paint. I would LOVE to know more about it, what do you think? total ripoff?

Thanks.

-Tyler