Help ID highboy

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  1. Mrs. Jackson

    Mrs. Jackson New Member

    I have come across this piece and can't find any info about it. It has no marks on the back, drawers, underside. Any info? Thanks!

     
    Mrs. Jackson, Jul 9, 2017
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  2. Mansons2005

    Mansons2005 Nasty by Nature, Curmudgeon by Choice

    It is a piece from the 1920s, obviously painted. The "furnies" will be along with more information soon!
     
    Mansons2005, Jul 9, 2017
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  3. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    You should take out one of the drawers and photograph the bottom and the joints. Much more can be deduced from details.
     
    Bev aka thelmasstuff, Jul 9, 2017
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  4. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Earlier than that, I'd say. Late 19th into early 20th before someone got at it with a bad tin of paint.
     
    Ownedbybear, Jul 9, 2017
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  5. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    (sigh) Probably the only way to sell it, more's the pity. Wheels are off the feet too.
     
    evelyb30, Jul 9, 2017
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  6. Mrs. Jackson

    Mrs. Jackson New Member

    I do have the wheels (well, 3 are the same and 1 is different) :) It has been painted at least twice :-( I was thinking about refinishing it. There doesn't appear to be any wood chips, cracks or broken pieces. It was in a chicken coop and I purchased it for $50. Just hoping I got a good deal.

     
    Mrs. Jackson, Jul 9, 2017
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  7. Mrs. Jackson

    Mrs. Jackson New Member

    I posted pics below :)
     
    Mrs. Jackson, Jul 9, 2017
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  8. bercrystal

    bercrystal Well-Known Member

    If you did want to replace the wheels, the vintage / antique casters are available on ebay.
     
    bercrystal, Jul 10, 2017
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  9. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    1920s and it really doesn't matter who made it. American depression era traditional furniture. I sincerely doubt that French hardware is original. It really has no value as an antique. If it is pleasing and functional for you, you got a good deal at $50.00. What can you buy new for that kind of money that would work as well?
     
    verybrad, Jul 10, 2017
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  10. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    No pressboard in that baby.
     
    evelyb30, Jul 10, 2017
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  11. Mrs. Jackson

    Mrs. Jackson New Member

    What's that mean? I'm completely clueless about furniture lol
     
    Mrs. Jackson, Jul 10, 2017
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  12. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    No veneer. No junky cardboard on the back, and no Ikea sawdust. Pressboard is made of wood scrap and glue. Nasty stuff.
     
    evelyb30, Jul 10, 2017
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