I would like to know the value of chair that sat on Tx Senate floor.

[cdf76]

My great grandfather was a senator in Texas in late 40s and early 50s. I have the chair that he sat in on the house floor dated 48-52? I think thats right. It has the state seal on the back of the chair and personal name plate on back with name and years. I doubt I would ever sell but I have no idea of the value, some seem to think it could be alot. Any help would be appreciated.

[dontbe]

pictures?? sounds very interesting. I would like to see it.

[cdf76]

Yes I can get some pictures. I assume I can put them on here, I will have to figure out how it is done. If not I can email you.

[dontbe]

great! yes, you can upload them here.
click on the "additional options" button blow the indow you type your post into.
regards ,Ed

[cdf76]

Sounds good I will take some pictures this evening and get them loaded. Thanks for your help.

[cdf76]

Sorry pics took so long. Let me know what you think.

[cdf76]

I have been made a offer on this chair. I will be waiting 2 weeks to see a) can I get more B) I still dont have a estimate from somebody I respect to see if offer is fair. Any help would be appreciated on a appraisal or opinoion on the value. Thanks

[Tim]

I'll take a shot at it........It's not antique so if I were buying 'just the chair' I would expect it to retail for around $50 in a shop or antique mall. With the provenance of the seal, etc. I would expect it to be about 3x's that or around $150............but it's only my opinion and keep in mind that's I'm not as interested in the chair as say someone in Texas might be.
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best............Tim

[D&b antiques]

I would have to agree with tim.it's a nice maple chair.and a bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush. it might be best to sell while you have a buyer. it's not what it's worth. it's what some is willing to pay at the moment.