Furniture multiple posts

[kidden6968]

My very first post explained that I finally made it to storage to take pics and inventory.  That post seems to be lost in cyberspace but in any case I had nothing to clean these pieces with and they have been stored for a while.  So excuse the dust and cobwebs  LOL  please.

I won't repost the first piece of furniture yet in case it shows up.

I will post this dresser for now.
Dresser is on wheels and has 2 small top drawers and 3 full drawers.  Measures 20" deep, 39 1/2" tall and 36 1/2" wide.  The mirror is 31" tall and 36" at the base.

Again, I don't know anything about furniture - not about types of wood or style, time frame for manufacturing and value so any information is always appreciated.

[mart]

Well, back says it !! Sol Mah,, solid mahogany !! Country style dresser late 20`s, early 30`s !!  Less expensive line,, no locks, wood knobs !!

[kidden6968]

Hahahaha I am cracking up - never even thought about that - Assumed it was an inspector that signed off LOL  I really need to stay on this board more.

Thanks for the info again Mart   

[mart]

LOL !! Didn`t think you noticed that !!

[ghopper1924]

Mart nailed it!

[mart]

Oh yes !!  The number 10 was likely the style number !!

[kidden6968]

I am just wondering, even though this is a less expensive line, what might this dresser go for?

Thanks again!!!

[ghopper1924]

Cleaned up maybe $150 on a good day in Missouri

[mart]

About the same price here !! Some of the simpler pieces do better than the more ornate ones with heavy carving !!

[kidden6968]

Ok then one more question - what is the best way to clean and shine up these old pieces?  I have always wiped with a damp cloth and Murphy's Oil Soap.  Then I would use some Old English.  Should I be using those products?

[mart]

Murphy`s is ok as long as its diluted pretty much !! It tends to leave a film if you don`t !!  But diluted its fine for cleaning then let dry well and apply the Old English,,dark or lemon depending on the wood !!

[kidden6968]

Ah hah!  So I was right on track!!  See I am learning  LOL  Thanks Mart!!!!

[ghopper1924]

I beg to differ on the Old English. All of those polishes also have a stain that will artificially darken the finish over time while making it look nice and "shiny" in the short run.

I recommend Howard Feed and Wax, or any similar product. Howard has beeswax and orange oil that really nurtures the wood. You only have to apply it once a year at the most. It really helps preserve the wood over the long haul. Between times all you need is a very slightly damp cloth to keep the dust off.

It doesn't have to be Howard, but I've had excellent results with it. Worth tracking down!!

[mart]

If this was a dresser that he wanted to keep I would agree on a different product, or would have told a mix that I made and used when I was restoring furniture !!  But this is an inexpensive, dresser that has a finish, likely an old varnish, so feeding the wood might be a problem !!  His main interest is cleaning it, making it look as good as possible for sale without spending much !!

[ghopper1924]

I'm sure he'll do as you suggested.

My .02, and a chance to throw a good product out there for future reference.