does anyone know about Grand Rapids Furniture?

[Kristi]

I have a tripod pie crust table with chippendale legs made by grand rapids. Does anyone know about this piece?

Pictures coming soon.

[D&b antiques]

kristi do you have any further info? there were dozens of grand rapids furniture mfg's

[Kristi]

I'll I know is that there is a small metal plate on the bottom that says grand rapids 665.
I will get further info when i take the pictures.

[Tim]

Grand Rapids is known as the "Furniture Capital of America"..........as DB stated , many many manufacturers...... ..

[Kristi]

I can't get my pictures to post

[Kristi]

Here are some picures.
http://groups.msn.com/Tables1

[Kristi]

Pictures

[Kristi]

More pics

[Kristi]

more pics

[Tim]

Congrats Kristi on the nice photos. I probably can't tell you anything you don't already know. From the appearance hardware and paper label, they appear 1940ish to me. Both appear to be in excellent condition. Looks to be a mahogany/paint stain that was popular then. Any other marking might help distinguish GRapid maker.
Tim

[Kristi]

Thanks for your help Tim.

They actually belong to an elderly lady friend of mine.  she has a lot of antiques and wanted me to find out more about them and what they are worth.
I will be posting many more items.

[D&b antiques]

sorry was haveing trouble getting the site to open. the large table could and should be valued at $ 500.00. for insurance purposes. the small one. $250.00 to $300.00 dollars but be aware a dealer can not pay these prices.

[Kristi]

The plate says Trul Grand Rapids Certified I-27665 Trade mark.

What is a birdcage?

[D&b antiques]

the birdcage is the mechanism,that allows the table to tilt.

[Kristi]

go to this link for more pics:

 http://home.insightbb.com/~k.mckeethen/photos/index.htm