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tyhend1

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Antique Parlor Chair Question
« on: March 04, 2013, 01:47:15 pm »
Hi Everyone! I have recently inherited an antique parlor chair, but have no working knowledge of such pieces. I was wondering if anyone had any information to offer about the chair, such as its origin and possible value. I love antiques, so any new information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time in advance!
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Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2013, 01:52:24 pm »
some more pics from a different angle,...legs, under side...will help
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Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2013, 01:55:03 pm »
Oooh lovely! Also show up close on any hardware on the underside. Brackets, nails and screw heads. Look for any slotted screw heads that have an off-center slot
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tyhend1

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Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2013, 02:06:11 pm »
Maybe these will help? Thanks already! This is wonderful! And that is all of the hardware that is visible.







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Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2013, 02:13:50 pm »
Nice!

My guess is 1870s, probably northeastern U.S. It could possibly be by one of the major cabinetmakers such as Herter Brothers or Pottier & Stymus. It appears to be burled walnut and ebonized cherry over walnut. I'd say value is $500 - $1000, depending on where you are.
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Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2013, 02:23:02 pm »
1870's!? Wow, thanks so much! This chair was my 99 year old grandmothers and has been sitting in her house ever since I can remember. I also live in upstate NY so ghopper1924, you were spot on!

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Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2013, 05:50:36 pm »
I agree with Ghopper !!   Late 1800` !! Doesn`t look like its ever been recovered !! Or if it has was shortly after turn of the century !!  Nice chair !!

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Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2013, 06:39:18 pm »
Very nice! My brother in law is an apolstrater(where is spell check when you need it). He would appreciate that chair.

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Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2013, 06:51:16 pm »
Nice chair! Are you near Watkins Glen?
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Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2013, 06:55:29 pm »
Very nice! My brother in law is an apolstrater(where is spell check when you need it). He would appreciate that chair.
and this is without a spell checker..upholstere r... ;D
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Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2013, 07:21:31 pm »
Amazing what a couple of molsons can do,bigwull,brainfart!

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Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
« Reply #11 on: March 04, 2013, 07:25:33 pm »
 ;D ;D ;D

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Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
« Reply #12 on: March 04, 2013, 07:30:05 pm »
Amazing what a couple of molsons can do,bigwull,brainfart!
you should team up with G,acre...she has them quite often.... ;D...e.g..percha-gutta....
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Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
« Reply #13 on: March 04, 2013, 07:44:17 pm »
 ;D
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Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
« Reply #14 on: March 04, 2013, 08:35:43 pm »
Hey, shouldn't I get some Karmic applause or something?? ;D ;D ;D

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