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cdjones8732

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What year?
« on: August 23, 2011, 07:24:31 pm »
Hey guys not sure what year this piece is from. It doesnt have anything specifying anything that i can see. This piece was gave to me for helping someone move. Has two leafs. and in pretty good shape.
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Re: What year?
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2011, 08:21:12 am »
Your dining table is from what is called the golden oak period which was from about 1880 to about the 20`s or so !! Much was revamped in the early 30`s but styles were changing and these are what we usually see !! The paw type feet are leftovers from the late empire period style !!  I would not refinish the table as it reduces the value considerably !!  Looks like the legs need to be tightened up as this was a major problem with these tables because the top is pretty heavy and the glue will sometimes degrade and legs splay out as yours appears to have done !! You have a nice piece of american oak furniture and with the leaves,,if all is in good condition,,sell for anywhere between $250. and $750. in my area,, Texas !! Yours would be mid to upper range of that price !!

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Re: What year?
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2011, 09:31:32 am »
Just have to say that being engaged in this website does bring one knowledge they wish they had before.  My friend's grandmother had 2 of these tables at their camp that we sold last year.  Of course, what did I know???  Nothing apparently because we sold them for $60 a piece!!!!   :'(  One reason I am asking so many questions and researching before I get rid of anything else   ;D

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« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2011, 09:55:43 am »
You gotta be kidding ??? $60. ??? Of course prices vary depending on area but around here,, these tables are one of the most popular styles and sell pretty quickly when advertised !!

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« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2011, 10:06:03 am »
Unfortunately not kidding - oh the lessons we learn - only difference in the tables we had is that they were on wheels but exact same paws, wood, track for leafs etc.   So glad I am trying to educate myself now and finding it a lot of fun.   :D

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Re: What year?
« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2011, 12:35:01 pm »
Here are some similar examples selling on Craigslist in the San Francisco Bay Area:

$150: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/fuo/2558728230.html

$85: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/fuo/2554325744.html

This one has six chairs for $300: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/fuo/2526439972.html
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Re: What year?
« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2011, 01:06:48 pm »
Ours is very similar, but instead of the sharp edges around the table pedestal, it's perfectly round.  The finish is more rustic.  Our chairs are very simple with a ladder back and a caned bottom.  It belonged to his great-grandmother, who received it when she was married in 1900.

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Re: What year?
« Reply #7 on: August 24, 2011, 01:50:25 pm »
Most all of them had castors but through the years people took them off !!  Cant believe they are that cheap up north !!

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Re: What year?
« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2011, 02:47:18 pm »
We've got casters!  We also have a tag nailed to the top of the pedestal where it can't be seen, written in pencil.  Can't make out a thing!  one day I'll scan it, and use the software to manipulate it, and see what can be seen.

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Re: What year?
« Reply #9 on: August 24, 2011, 03:23:21 pm »
Thanks a bunch mart!!!!! yea the legs were actually not even screwed on in the photo, i just kinda stuck them in the holes to take the picture after i had cleaned the table off because it was just sitting in the ladys garage. this is pretty exciting, Im so glad i found this site, cant wait to go digging for more hiddin treasure!!!

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Re: What year?
« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2011, 08:42:13 am »
Glad to have another treasure hunter !!  Welcome aboard !!

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Re: What year?
« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2011, 08:46:14 am »
Mart what do you think would be the best way to go about selling the piece? Craigslist, a local antique store, auction?