Author Topic: Antique Mahogany Sideboard - European? HELP!  (Read 1504 times)

karishafer

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Antique Mahogany Sideboard - European? HELP!
« on: September 22, 2009, 06:40:59 pm »
I don't really know anything about this piece.  I was *told* it was turn of the century, european and mahogany.  Anybody have any insight?  Thanks!!!!
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Re: Antique Mahogany Sideboard - European? HELP!
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2009, 06:57:21 pm »
Any markings on it?   Sure looks "clean" like it has been refinished?
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Re: Antique Mahogany Sideboard - European? HELP!
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2009, 06:59:48 pm »
I just added some more pics.  The only markings are the stenciled numbers on the bottom of the drawers and pencil numbers on the drawers.  The stencils sure don't look old.

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Re: Antique Mahogany Sideboard - European? HELP!
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2009, 08:02:55 pm »
I have to say, this piece doesn't say "old" to me. It says "expensive", and it says "very nice", but it doesn't say "old". I may be wrong of coarse. I ain't no expert, I'm barely a novice. The red flags to me were just how clean and sharp it looked, even in the carved design. If it old but was refinished, I would expect to see some residue of the old finish in the crevices. The wood in the drawers seemed a little off as well. Whatever age it is though, it looks like a fine high quality piece.

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