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curlygirl

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Wicked Rare Chair
« on: June 08, 2013, 08:13:44 am »
Came across this wicked chair and have researched quite bit and can find nothing like it. I have a few interested buyers and I really don't have a clue on it's history or the value. Anyone have any knowledge about this chair? Thanks in advance!
« Last Edit: June 08, 2013, 08:17:48 am by curlygirl »

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Re: Wicked Rare Chair
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2013, 08:28:49 am »
What have the buyers said ? I've got my opinion. Have any of them mentioned Sheraton Revival ?

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Re: Wicked Rare Chair
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2013, 08:37:20 am »
This is the first response I've received. Just got the chair a few days ago. Please, tell me what you know. Thanks!!!

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Re: Wicked Rare Chair
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2013, 08:53:13 am »
I would say Sheraton too by looking at it although I have seen this mother of pearl and inlay design before by an actual maker, herts ( not to be confused with the car rental or the new furniture hertz) I cannot seem to come up with anything in a search for you but I will keep looking

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Re: Wicked Rare Chair
« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2013, 08:58:42 am »
What are the actual wheels on the casters made of?

curlygirl

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Re: Wicked Rare Chair
« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2013, 09:01:25 am »
Thank you all so much for helping me with this. And, good eye! The wheels seem to be wood. I am so intrigued!
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Re: Wicked Rare Chair
« Reply #6 on: June 08, 2013, 09:13:22 am »
Thank you all so much for helping me with this. And, good eye! The casters seem to be wood.
Without physically inspecting it (as casters are easily replaced and Sheraton-Style endured for soooo long), I'm going revival also. I'd guess between 1890's-1920's. Would love to meet this thing in person, although I am not the one to re-upholster anything  ;)

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Re: Wicked Rare Chair
« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2013, 09:18:44 am »
I'm snapping a few more pics of the details. Maybe that will help. All I know is I can't find one like this anywhere on the net. I wasn't looking for another project, but this time I may not be able to help myself! I really like it!

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« Reply #8 on: June 08, 2013, 09:30:53 am »
I'm snapping a few more pics of the details. Maybe that will help. All I know is I can't find one like this anywhere on the net. I wasn't looking for another project, but this time I may not be able to help myself! I really like it!

Yes. More pics.

Initial reaction was Edwardian Sheraton Revival but there is something extra to it. I would normally expect to see that style of arm and the back is elaborate, even for Sheraton.

See the chair on the right here for something similar

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/3396325

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Re: Wicked Rare Chair
« Reply #9 on: June 08, 2013, 09:55:15 am »
Additional pics

curlygirl

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Re: Wicked Rare Chair
« Reply #10 on: June 08, 2013, 09:55:39 am »
additional pics

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Re: Wicked Rare Chair
« Reply #11 on: June 08, 2013, 11:51:01 am »
I'm snapping a few more pics of the details. Maybe that will help. All I know is I can't find one like this anywhere on the net. I wasn't looking for another project, but this time I may not be able to help myself! I really like it!

Yes. More pics.

Initial reaction was Edwardian Sheraton Revival but there is something extra to it. I would normally expect to see that style of arm and the back is elaborate, even for Sheraton.

See the chair on the right here for something similar

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/3396325


Any idea of an estimate of it's value?

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Re: Wicked Rare Chair
« Reply #12 on: June 08, 2013, 05:20:00 pm »
There's an art nouveau feel as well. I'd say 1900-1910.

Where are you located?

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Re: Wicked Rare Chair
« Reply #13 on: June 08, 2013, 07:29:29 pm »
Yes !!  Your location please !! This looks like an English made chair with those legs/feet !!  Most are not that severe !!

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Re: Wicked Rare Chair
« Reply #14 on: June 09, 2013, 02:49:51 am »
Foreign plates on the car in the background