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Jeanne's picture
Submitted by Jeanne on Thu, 01/24/2008 - 15:59.

To discuss the collecting of antique furniture and share experience and knowledge on purchase, restoration, sale, etc.

daisyb's picture

Two 18th c. New England Windsor Chairs and 18th c. Queen Anne Tea Table

Submitted by daisyb on Thu, 12/04/2008 - 13:35.

Category

Furniture

Medium

wood (pine, maple?)

Marks or Signature

Date Made

18th c.

Price Paid (If known)

Appraised at $475 and $650 in 1976

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Good

History

I have inherited these items and am looking to find out more about them. May be interested in selling.

Description

I have photos of these items on Flickr

http://flickr.com/photos/24167040@N00/

 

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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Bench

Submitted by flwpw on Mon, 12/01/2008 - 17:14.

Category

American Furniture

Medium

Wood

Marks or Signature

Windsor

Date Made

1770 - 1820

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

69 x 33 24

Weight

Condition

Mint

History

Description

Early Pennsylvania plank seat settle bench with seat supported by eight turned legs with box stretcher shaped back crest turned half spindles wtith sloping scrol arms

Retains its original green paints and black flora decorations

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Stickley Arm Chairs, Traditional Collection

Submitted by k2rick on Mon, 12/01/2008 - 10:33.

Category

Furniture

Medium

Cherry Wood

Marks or Signature

Signed and stamped

Date Made

1989

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

h37 1/2 w25 d23

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

Ive had these for a few years, they dont fit my decor anymore, they came from an estate sale in Laguna Beach

Description

Not the usual stickley style, i cant find info on this style, model # is 53 1/2

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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goose's picture

Pump Organ

Submitted by goose on Sat, 11/29/2008 - 19:39.

Category

Music & Music Instruments

Medium

Marks or Signature

Monarch

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

approximately 48" wide x 6' high x 24" deep

Weight

approximately 150-200#

Condition

Fair

History

we think it is very old, given to us in the late 1970's, pump organ with pedals, knobs and keys, says Monarch across front

Description

Monarch Pump Organ, very old, pretty good condition, no pictures at this time.

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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Marge's picture

Wooden Folding Chair With Green Velvet on Seat

Submitted by Marge on Fri, 11/28/2008 - 19:37.

Category

Furniture

Medium

wood, green velvet

Marks or Signature

wooden "studs" on top of chair, scroll work on inside of chair back, sits past a 90 degree angle

Date Made

unknown

Price Paid (If known)

unknown

Size and Dimension

approx 35" height, 16" width, and 14" length

Weight

approx. 8 lbs.

Condition

Good

History

This chair belonged to my grandmother. It may have come from a church.

Description

I also wanted to mention there is also green velvet on the seat of the chair, which is held on by "brass like" studs.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Williamsport Furniture Co. Armoire

Submitted by shannonhyde on Fri, 11/28/2008 - 12:54.

Category

Furniture

Medium

I think Oak? They manufactured Oak, Mahogany and Maple

Marks or Signature

Brass plate inside "Williamsport Furniture Company"

Date Made

1900?

Price Paid (If known)

unknown

Size and Dimension

6' high 4 feet wide

Weight

100 lbs approx (probably more?)

Condition

Mint

History

Found at an antique store by my mother. The store was closing down back in th early 90's and she got this pretty cheap!

Description

Mint conditon, huge bottom drawer, hanger running along top inside the two doors that open- small drawer inside that too on the bottom. Gorgeous woodworking along the top and bottom and original handles.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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John Widdicomb Furniture - Queen size Bedboard and rails

Submitted by lafew1 on Wed, 11/26/2008 - 21:20.

Category

Furniture

Medium

Marks or Signature

John Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids on Tags

Date Made

1950s-1960s?

Price Paid (If known)

inherited as part of residue in estate sale

Size and Dimension

W= 62", H=60" to spindles, H=43" to midcrests, D= 1.75"

Weight

20-30 lbs approx. did not weigh.

Condition

Good

History

Grandparents used in Hancock Condominium in '60s and '70s.

Description

This is a cream yellow antiqued finish queen size bedboard with frame from the John Widdicomb Furniture Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Date of manufacture is unknown, but purchased in 1960s at the latest.  Will be sold 'as is' but has a few small chips approx 1/8".

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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TheBunny's picture

Wooden Carriage Chair

Submitted by TheBunny on Wed, 11/26/2008 - 13:44.

Category

Furniture

Medium

Wood

Marks or Signature

White Ceramic Disk with Patent No 3088 dated 2nd August 1876

Date Made

Feb 20th 1876

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

93CM Tall X 33CM Wide X 45Cm Deep

Weight

14lb

Condition

Excellent

History

Inherited from my Mother

Description

Wooden Children's "High Chair", converts into a walker by pressing two levers on underneath of seat. Four small metal (possibly iron) wheels allow the chair to roll when converted.

Tray table comes up and over the chair and there is a small footrest. 

Seat and backrest appear to have been replaced by a cheaper wood at some stage.

Frame appears to be original.

Allegedly a chamber pot was attached to the original seat.

Was given to my mother cira 1975, has date stamp on rear Feb 1876 and a white ceramic disk which appears to be a patent register No 3088.

 

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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leland's picture

navy table lamps

Submitted by leland on Wed, 11/26/2008 - 08:33.

Category

Lamps & Chandeliers

Medium

silver or white gold

Marks or Signature

ther is a navy sembel on thim

Date Made

no dates or uther markings on thim

Price Paid (If known)

$40.00

Size and Dimension

13.1/4 x 5.1/4

Weight

10.LBS ech

Condition

Excellent

History

my dad got thim at a yard sale 2 years ago

Description

navy table or ships mantel lamps

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Teener's picture

singer sewing machine/writing desk

Submitted by Teener on Tue, 11/25/2008 - 20:22.

Category

Furniture

Medium

Marks or Signature

Date Made

1946

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Good

History

Description

1946 singer sewing machine / writing desk. three drawers and fourth drawer has ink well and pen and pencil holder. Model number 42. Bench seat with storage

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Roscoe's picture

Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Room Table

Submitted by Roscoe on Tue, 11/25/2008 - 12:35.

Category

American Furniture

Medium

Possibly the darker hardwood Mahogony (I'm trying to find out)

Marks or Signature

The Jefferson Wood Working Co. in Louisville, Kentucky

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

I purchased this at an Estate Auction

Description

I am curious what type of wood this table is made with. Also an estimate of worth.

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


  • 1 comment
deborah51070's picture

bar

Submitted by deborah51070 on Mon, 11/24/2008 - 18:19.

Category

American Furniture

Medium

wood

Marks or Signature

fine furniture Gordon inc johnson Tenn

Date Made

60's

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

aprox 36"36"

Weight

80-90 lbs

Condition

Excellent

History

Description

front pulls out top opens up, light turns on when you open it. White inside, has white shelves with mirror in the back.  cabinets on the bottom.

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


  • 1 comment
donnacac's picture

Oak Chest

Submitted by donnacac on Mon, 11/24/2008 - 13:47.

Category

American Furniture

Medium

Oak

Marks or Signature

Hass Wood & Ivory Works "Quality" San Francisco

Date Made

early 1900's

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

54 1/2" wide, 42"high, 22"deep

Weight

Condition

Good

History

It has 20 drawers, each has a key to lock it, each drawer has a lable holder. I bought it from a 85 year old lady in San Francisco

Description

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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1928 Audiana chairs

Submitted by kellyl46 on Sun, 11/23/2008 - 18:29.

Category

American Furniture

Medium

mahogany and upholstered leather

Marks or Signature

Date Made

1928

Price Paid (If known)

300/chair

Size and Dimension

?

Weight

?

Condition

Excellent

History

Bought in Philladelphia and shipped to Seattle in 2002. Bought from an independent party. It was a set--12 chairs and a 12 foot matching mahogany table.

Description

We want an appraised value per chair.  Each chair is mahogany with upholstered leather seat and back.  There are 12 chairs with one 12 foot dining table.

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


  • 1 comment
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sundstrand adding machine

Submitted by steidlealex on Sun, 11/23/2008 - 14:54.

Category

Other

Medium

Marks or Signature

Date Made

1923

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Good

History

Description

got it from my grandfathers house,

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Yawman & Erbe File Cabinets

Submitted by chulo1066 on Sun, 11/23/2008 - 08:28.

Category

Home Furnishings

Medium

Quarter Sawn Oak

Marks or Signature

Yawman & Erbe, Rochester, New York tag

Date Made

Early 1900's

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

4 full size file drawers in each cabinet

Weight

Condition

Good

History

Items were picked up in California

Description

There are 2 Cabinets in all. You are able to add more to the filing system by removing the sides and re attaching them to the ends of the new cabinets. There are a couple sliders for the drawers that are missing. But all in all, the cabinets are beautiful and work just fine.

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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martinq2's picture

Regency Era Rosewood Tea Poy

Submitted by martinq2 on Wed, 11/19/2008 - 13:53.

Category

General Antiques & Collectibles

Medium

Rosewood

Marks or Signature

None

Date Made

Regency or William IV / 1840?

Price Paid (If known)

42 pounds in London in 1971

Size and Dimension

Approx. 33" tall

Weight

Condition

Good

History

Purchased in 1971 in London on my parents honeymoon from Paul Smith of Hampstead Antique Dealer. We still have the receipt which lists it as Regency Rosewood teapoy circa 1840.

Description

Overall in very beautiful condition but there is some scrapes/damage to the feet and one side of the chest.  I've tried to show this in the pictures.  It has it's original wheels and felt inside the box.  There are no inserts for inside the chest-just one large open space.  Original hardware in good working condition.  Lock but no key.  I've seen many different styles online but not one exactly like this so I'm not sure of it's exact age/period. 

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"

Front of Teapoy.  Note damage to foot.
Back of teapoy.  Note damage to foot.
Inside with original felt
Top of teapoy
Back right of chest showing scrape along the edge.

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dylamerine's picture

Looking for info on Antique Oak Table

Submitted by dylamerine on Tue, 11/18/2008 - 15:44.

I have an antique oak table that I am looking for more information on, such as background/history/value.  It is a small kitchen table that measures 2.5' x 3' and stands 2.5' tall.  Tabletop has hinged eaves that pull out and fold over to enlarge to 5' x 3'.  Under eaves is a secret storage compartment measuring 17"x25" and 4" deep.  In the center of this compartment is the remnant of a manufacturing label that appears to say "Made in Scotland" (PA?)  Pat.."ent No. 6039"

 

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Oak Table

Submitted by dylamerine on Tue, 11/18/2008 - 15:39.

Category

American Furniture

Medium

Oak

Marks or Signature

Partial label that looks like it says "Made in Scotland" (PA?) and a partial patent no. ending in "...6039"

Date Made

Depression Era

Price Paid (If known)

$300

Size and Dimension

2.5' x 3' (folds out to 5' x 3') stands 2.5' tall

Weight

unknown

Condition

Good

History

Bought it at a local antique store in San Diego, CA

Description

Solid oak kitchen table.  Top measures 2.5' x 3' and stands 2.5' tall.  Hinged tabletop eaves pull out and fold over to enlarge to 5' x 3'.  Under tabletop is an interior secret storage space measuring 17" x 25" and 4" deep.

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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West Germany Brass and Crystal Chandelier Table Lamp

Submitted by Sonostalgic on Tue, 11/18/2008 - 10:59.

Category

Lamps & Chandeliers

Medium

Brass Bottom and Crystal

Marks or Signature

None Found. only made in west germany sticker near base

Date Made

N/A

Price Paid (If known)

N/A

Size and Dimension

36 inches high 22 inches around at widest point

Weight

about 25 pounds

Condition

Excellent

History

Found this at an estate sale, about a month ago

Description

I purchased this a an estate sell and wanted to know the value of this beautiful lamp, it says that it is made in west germany but I cant find any markings to determine who made it or what date it was made.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Conant Ball rocking chair

Submitted by Tom Schmitz on Mon, 11/17/2008 - 10:07.

Category

American Furniture

Medium

Wood

Marks or Signature

Conant,Ball Chair Maker Lable

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Child sized rocking chair

Weight

Condition

Fair

History

Description

I am looking for any info reguarding these types of rockers

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Ceramic Geisha Lamp

Submitted by Melissa Mangione on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 21:33.

Category

Ceramics & Porcelains

Medium

Ceramic

Marks or Signature

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

possibly 30" tall

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

Description

I don't know anything about it but I want to know where it came from and what the History is behing it.

eBay Auction Link


Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Antique Sofa

Submitted by vharper33 on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 20:20.

Category

Furniture

Medium

believed to be solid oak wood

Marks or Signature

scroll wood work around trim

Date Made

Not sure but believed to be 18th century

Price Paid (If known)

Unknown

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

Purchased at a thrift store in Baltimore Maryland in 1973. Was told that sofa was found to be an an antique 25yrs earlier by a furniture unpholsterer who had done work on the same sofa. Believed to be 18th century

Description

My mother puchased this sofa in a thrift store in Balitimore Maryland about 36 years ago.  Later while having it reupholstered, she found out that the same person she hired to do the work for her had previously serviced her sofa 25-30 yrs earlier. He stated that it was an antique when he serviced it back then. aprox (1942-1947)   Also a family friend stated that she saw a sofa identical to this one in the King's Palace in Liberia Africa 30yrs prior. aprox (1945)  

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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