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Re: Pilgrim Painted Box
« Reply #45 on: November 20, 2016, 11:42:27 pm »
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Re: Pilgrim Painted Box
« Reply #46 on: November 21, 2016, 02:49:42 pm »
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Re: Pilgrim Painted Box
« Reply #47 on: November 21, 2016, 02:55:06 pm »
lol, the old woman steps out there! BAM! SHOCK & AWE! It didn't work on ruth's box though!

One reason i think condition wasn't as relevant as usual on Ruth box is, it had her name, it was dated and, it was decorated in the 17th century style carving. I am not so sure that will be the case with this box though.
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Re: Pilgrim Painted Box
« Reply #48 on: November 21, 2016, 06:33:40 pm »
LOL !!  Just taking a shot in the dark !!
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Re: Pilgrim Painted Box
« Reply #49 on: November 22, 2016, 05:45:31 am »
Just taking a shot in the dark !!

That's the trouble with collecting early american furniture, it REALLY IS a crap shoot and you have no good way to determine value at any given sale. I have been taking shots in the dark for over 30 years now and it's the same today as when i started.
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Re: Pilgrim Painted Box
« Reply #50 on: November 22, 2016, 02:49:44 pm »
LOL !! You are bidding on this one ??
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Re: Pilgrim Painted Box
« Reply #51 on: November 22, 2016, 03:07:02 pm »
Probably not, i never got a reply to my inquiries so thats never a good sign but i am registered to bid. I like the box but, it doesn't blow my socks off like Ruth box did! Maybe they are waiting till closer to sale date and answer all questions at once, they need to get on the stick though if that's the case, auction in 3 days! If it goes cheap, i am a player but won't fight for it.

Meanwhile, Freeman in philly has a sale Dec 15 and sent me this little cutie today to take a look at, a spice box.

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Re: Pilgrim Painted Box
« Reply #52 on: November 22, 2016, 05:49:27 pm »
Now, I LIKE THAT SPICE BOX!!!!!
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Re: Pilgrim Painted Box
« Reply #53 on: November 22, 2016, 05:51:11 pm »
Whoa !!  Save your money,, this W&M is more your style !!
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Re: Pilgrim Painted Box
« Reply #54 on: November 23, 2016, 04:58:13 am »
Tell you what, this is the 3rd early piece in a row, that inlaid table, this box and now spice chest and NO condition report. This is not usual or normal process in the past and yes, condition reports are often wrong but they give you at least a benchmark to work with. I don't know if this is coincidence or trend but, i do not like it!
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Re: Pilgrim Painted Box
« Reply #55 on: November 23, 2016, 09:39:47 am »
Have you asked them for one ?? Or maybe they are just using the Buyer,,Beware tactic !!
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Re: Pilgrim Painted Box
« Reply #56 on: November 23, 2016, 11:41:04 am »
Tis the season to be jolly (and trusting?)!  I know, I DO NOT buy without LOTS of photos and 'trusted' condition reports!
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Re: Pilgrim Painted Box
« Reply #57 on: November 23, 2016, 04:48:33 pm »
When its my money the only person I trust is me !!
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Re: Pilgrim Painted Box
« Reply #58 on: November 24, 2016, 03:42:06 am »
Yeah i asked but, I can't remember the last time i had to ask on 3 objects in a row, from different sellers, like NEVER! Something is up, not sure what it is but it's a little weird to have 500 objects in a sale, all with condition reports and these early pieces, nada, blank space, WEIRD!  And BTW, on this painted box that started thread that has no condition report? auction is tomorrow and still no reply.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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Re: Pilgrim Painted Box
« Reply #59 on: November 25, 2016, 10:57:12 am »
Geez, 22hrs before sale starts

"Lot 3147:Top warped, does not lose completely, paint wear. Hinge and top possibly are replaced, paint looks original. "
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