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  1. Ghopper1924

    Ghopper1924 Well-Known Member

    Good morning!

    Just scored this BIG wall shelf/drawer piece this weekend. It's walnut and contrasting ash, about 30" x 30" U.S., and weighs about 15-20 pounds, so it has to be on a big wood screw inserted into a wall stud. It's a bit dark I know, but it's a rather dark morning here at Casa G.

    Although the finials and such are machine made, there are some examples of higher skill involved, including the marquetry inlay on the drawers. But my favorite is the elongated fish, complete with scales, located on top of the pediments flanking the center crest. The bronze elephants and art glass mini vase are of course our additions. This isn't flatpack ya know!!

    It was purchased in New York state, and may have been made in New York City ca. 1870 by the likes of Herter Brothers or MacKenzie Brothers. Please post if you know more.
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    Ghopper1924, Oct 26, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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  2. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Very nice. I like the fish, too!
     
    Figtree3, Oct 26, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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  3. daveydempsey

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    The bottom finial looks like an upturned Dalek :cool:
     
    daveydempsey, Oct 26, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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  4. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Like the contrasting wood colors.
     
    bosko69, Oct 26, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Very nice.:) It has a bit of a Carlo Bugatti feel (love C. Bugatti!:woot:), but not as quirky.
     
    Any Jewelry, Oct 26, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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  6. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

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  7. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Ditto.
     
    bosko69, Oct 26, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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