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jonatgone

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Hitchcock Chairs, Mahogany Bed Frame
« on: July 03, 2013, 10:10:02 am »
Can anyone help me appraise these?

Mahogany Standard King, Canopy Bed Frame

Set of four Hitchcock Chairs
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Re: Hitchcock Chairs, Mahogany Bed Frame
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2013, 10:20:39 am »
We will need a lot more info and better pictures. What I see so far looks like Ethan Allen Furniture. Where did they come from? They have been making these since the early 1800's until today.
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Re: Hitchcock Chairs, Mahogany Bed Frame
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2013, 10:29:34 am »
They were given to me and are anywhere from 40 to 60 years old.  I don't have anyway to narrow it down beyond that.  Is there a mark or stamp I should look for?  Any idea where I would look for something like that?
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Re: Hitchcock Chairs, Mahogany Bed Frame
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2013, 10:54:14 am »
The bed is a pretty common mid century style,,50 ish through early 60`s !!  Tell City, Ethan Allen, and many others made same or similar style !!  Rarely is furniture marked with the Mfrs. name !!   Usually you can find a style number on the back of the headboard !! Just looking at the top and seat of the chairs doesn`t tell much !! Need a good shot of the entire chair !!
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Re: Hitchcock Chairs, Mahogany Bed Frame
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2013, 12:09:26 pm »
I'll get some better shots of both this evening and re-post.  Thanks for the feedback!
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Re: Hitchcock Chairs, Mahogany Bed Frame
« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2013, 01:25:57 pm »
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Re: Hitchcock Chairs, Mahogany Bed Frame
« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2013, 01:52:23 pm »
Mine aren't in nearly that good of condition.  The rush on two of them need repaired and the support rod on one is broken (but I have the broken piece).
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Re: Hitchcock Chairs, Mahogany Bed Frame
« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2013, 02:12:07 pm »
Wullie there is a huge difference in signed Hitchcock chairs and reproductions from the 60`s !!
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Re: Hitchcock Chairs, Mahogany Bed Frame
« Reply #8 on: July 03, 2013, 02:35:02 pm »
as of this moment in time....no one has said they are repo,s....even if 2 of them are boogered..and t,other 2 are in fine fettle..then from what i,ve seen,they are worth a fair bit.....personally. ...i,d be chopping up the bed ends for firewood....
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Re: Hitchcock Chairs, Mahogany Bed Frame
« Reply #9 on: July 05, 2013, 07:50:03 am »
One of them has a stenciled name on the back side...is that legit?
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Re: Hitchcock Chairs, Mahogany Bed Frame
« Reply #10 on: July 05, 2013, 08:03:44 am »
this is what the stencil should look like....i,ve got a feeling that...yours might not be....its that authentic bit thats putting me off....
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Re: Hitchcock Chairs, Mahogany Bed Frame
« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2013, 11:41:14 am »
Its legit as far as your chair goes but it isn`t an original Hitchcock chair !!  Its still a reproduction !! Just looked on ebay and there are a bunch of these chairs listed by same maker in excellent condition,,!!  Asking prices are anywhere from $1.04 to a grand or so for sets !! Only one being bid on is a rocker and it is the $1.04 !!
To give a value on anything is essentially useless unless its for insurance purposes !! An item is only worth what the buying public is willing to pay and that isn`t always very much !!
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Re: Hitchcock Chairs, Mahogany Bed Frame
« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2013, 11:46:18 am »
i have the perfect answer.....chop,chop,...... ;D
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Re: Hitchcock Chairs, Mahogany Bed Frame
« Reply #13 on: July 05, 2013, 12:11:48 pm »
I would repair as much as possible but fair selling price today would be around $50. per chair !!  Trends in buying change daily !!  Even the real signed Hitchcock chairs are not moving much with todays market !!
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Re: Hitchcock Chairs, Mahogany Bed Frame
« Reply #14 on: July 06, 2013, 05:06:56 am »
http://www.usedhitchcockfurniture.com/16381.html

This site specializes in all furniture Hitchcock
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