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quintnkim

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antique coot rack.. history and value
« on: September 27, 2012, 08:01:18 pm »
i think this is an 1800's french wrought iron coat and umbrella rack ... any ideas?
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Re: antique coot rack.. history and value
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2012, 08:04:42 pm »
I,m not very good at tilting my bonce sideways....it gives me an awfy sare neck...
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Re: antique coot rack.. history and value
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2012, 08:17:00 pm »
Quote from: bigwull on September 27, 2012, 08:04:42 pm
I,m not very good at tilting my bonce sideways....it gives me an awfy sare neck...

Would hate for you to get a "sare neck"   ;D
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Re: antique coot rack.. history and value
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2012, 08:19:51 pm »
thank u :-)
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Re: antique coot rack.. history and value
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2012, 02:12:49 am »
Beautiful piece!! I would say You have a antique hall tree, umbrellas stand. French could not say. I would get a hands on inspection of this piece!  Found this one its close   http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fancy-Victorian-Ornate-Iron-Hall-Tree-Umbrella-Stand-c-1880s-/400321518300?pt=Antiques_Furniture&hash=item5d35059adc
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Re: antique coot rack.. history and value
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2012, 05:08:18 am »
I can see that my Turkish Figs are no gonna last very lang!! ;D
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Re: antique coot rack.. history and value
« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2012, 05:21:41 am »
Does anyone find it odd that we can read bigwulls posts now and actually know what he is saying ???  Well,,, most of the time anyway !! LOL
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Re: antique coot rack.. history and value
« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2012, 05:47:29 am »
I think your "coot" rack is cast iron, not wrought iron. Without labeling of any sort, I can't say whether it's from France or not, but it very well may be. Where are you located?

I'd give it a date of 1860-70s. Are there any condition issues? These things can be worth some coin; I'd check the internet for comparables. $1-$2K.

It's a beauty! Nice find!
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Re: antique coot rack.. history and value
« Reply #8 on: September 28, 2012, 05:57:19 am »
Quote from: mart on September 28, 2012, 05:21:41 am
Does anyone find it odd that we can read bigwulls posts now and actually know what he is saying ???  Well,,, most of the time anyway !! LOL

I think the only thing that could be more disturbing would be if we could read his mind!!   :o





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Re: antique coot rack.. history and value
« Reply #9 on: September 28, 2012, 06:01:52 am »
I am located close to dothan, al.. it has been in a house in a small town clos to here.  they said it was at that house for 100 yrs.. everything, including the mirror, is in good condition.. and all the pieces are there.. there is a stamp on the bottom of the umbrella pan.. but i can' t make it out..  all the hooks are there.. it looks like some of the nuts were replaced on the hooks
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Re: antique coot rack.. history and value
« Reply #10 on: September 28, 2012, 06:30:23 am »
quintnkim, do you have a magnifying glass that might help with making out the stamp?  Try looking at it in daylight and at different angles.  If possible a picture of it too. ;)
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Re: antique coot rack.. history and value
« Reply #11 on: September 28, 2012, 07:18:58 am »
Or try doing a rubbing.
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Re: antique coot rack.. history and value
« Reply #12 on: September 28, 2012, 08:30:26 am »
Quote from: mart on September 28, 2012, 05:21:41 am
Does anyone find it odd that we can read bigwulls posts now and actually know what he is saying ???  Well,,, most of the time anyway !! LOL
Actually i,ve been watering it down a good bit....if i was to write the way i sae it you,d be scratching yer neeps, thinking what the hell is he talkin aboot....but now that you,ve got the gist of what i write....it makes it easier for me to understand what you write.... ;D
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« Reply #13 on: September 28, 2012, 09:43:22 am »
Well,, actually I have been watering down the Texan a bit !!  Didn`t want to throw you under the bus just yet !!
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« Reply #14 on: September 28, 2012, 09:55:07 am »
Quote from: bigwull on September 28, 2012, 08:30:26 am
Quote from: mart on September 28, 2012, 05:21:41 am
Does anyone find it odd that we can read bigwulls posts now and actually know what he is saying ???  Well,,, most of the time anyway !! LOL
Actually i,ve been watering it down a good bit....if i was to write the way i sae it you,d be scratching yer neeps, thinking what the hell is he talkin aboot....but now that you,ve got the gist of what i write....it makes it easier for me to understand what you write.... ;D

Now you're starting to sound like a Newf!!!  :D


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