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Xjeep25

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Just bought my first piece
« on: August 30, 2012, 03:26:04 pm »
I just bought this dresser. I am not concerned about the value more than general information and era of the piece. I did pay $90 for anyone curious. Since than i have invested in another dresser not as nice but very unique in my opinion.
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Re: Just bought my first piece
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2012, 03:31:08 pm »
i can`t enlarge the pic !!  can you post a bit larger one ?
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Re: Just bought my first piece
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2012, 03:46:24 pm »
I hope this works..It seems like im getting shrinkage when i attach the file. The original file is a 1.7mb file
« Last Edit: August 30, 2012, 03:48:09 pm by Xjeep25 »
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Re: Just bought my first piece
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2012, 04:05:27 pm »
use your photo program to work the pic before you attach it,, size it to 1000 to 2000kb !! or anywhere in between !!
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Re: Just bought my first piece
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2012, 04:24:04 pm »
I upped it 1280
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Re: Just bought my first piece
« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2012, 04:41:10 pm »
I just made a photobucket account..  my user name is xjeep25. I hope this helps. Sorry for the frustration.
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Re: Just bought my first piece
« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2012, 07:01:33 pm »
that pic was perfect !! looks to be a nice little empire revival chest !!  i would bet its veneered !! shows quality
 with the book matched drawer fronts !! probably burl walnut with some lighter woods for accent !!  you paid about the right amount for it !!  value would be $100. to $125. !!  nice buy !!
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Re: Just bought my first piece
« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2012, 08:06:12 pm »
Definitely a lovely, well crafted piece. The wood is stunning. Would you say the rollers were original to the piece? Are they metal or wood, on all four legs?  Also, could you post pics of the construction methods?  Dovetails, joints, visible nails?  This would all help members to date for you.

BTW, welcome to the forum!!  ;)
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Re: Just bought my first piece
« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2012, 02:25:29 am »
looks 50s to me value in UK around £100  probably part plywood and veneer
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Re: Just bought my first piece
« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2012, 05:32:08 am »
I would say 1920s-30s, otherwise it's pretty much as Mart described. Very nice piece, probably part of a bigger bedroom set. A bargain for what you paid for it. 

Good job!
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Re: Just bought my first piece
« Reply #10 on: August 31, 2012, 06:11:32 am »
right !!  late 20`s or 30`s !!  forgot to add that info !!  working with one hand isn`t fun !!
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Re: Just bought my first piece
« Reply #11 on: August 31, 2012, 06:12:30 am »
I agree with Ghopper and Mart. Nice piece and very undervalued in my opinion. Try to buy a new one and it will cost you 800.00 or more and will not have that nice veneer work.
« Last Edit: August 31, 2012, 06:14:08 am by frogpatch »
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Re: Just bought my first piece
« Reply #12 on: August 31, 2012, 07:14:09 am »
Quote from: mart on August 31, 2012, 06:11:32 am
right !!  late 20`s or 30`s !!  forgot to add that info !!  working with one hand isn`t fun !!
I do it all the time,after a while it gets easier....just like driving an automatic,one limb becomes redundant ;)
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Re: Just bought my first piece
« Reply #13 on: August 31, 2012, 07:41:27 am »
lol !!  well then maybe you can tell me an easy way of getting a pair of snug jeans on !!
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Re: Just bought my first piece
« Reply #14 on: August 31, 2012, 07:49:34 am »
Quote from: mart on August 31, 2012, 07:41:27 am
lol !!  well then maybe you can tell me an easy way of getting a pair of snug jeans on !!
..Here,s what you do....get your hubby,to hold the "snug fit" jeans by the waist,..in the open position,...then you, get a chair or small step ladder...climb upon a sideboard...LOL...a nd juimp into the opening of the "snug fit"...jeans...simple!....just don,t blame me if both of you land in a tangled heap....lol!
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