Yeah, that is pretty thin to attribute to Shaker and, there should be a Shaker village attached to the Shaker piece as there are differences in...
Yes, drop, fall, slant front desk all work here in the States, in England, it's known as a "bureau". All the same thing, just different...
Yeah, what Ghopper & Johnny said, the only estate sales I have been to are at auction houses but the furniture here is way overpriced in my view....
They are modern (20th century) so out of my area of interest, wait for Brad.
Agrees, it's in pretty rough shape, needs refinishing at the very least. Looking this morning, I don't think it says HUD SC, HUD didn't come into...
Early 20th century, looks like Eastlake machines crafted it, oak, form is Tall chest. Wait for Ghopper & Brad
Yeah, I don't know about this, a bit too clever for my taste when compared to how period cupboards looked originally. Either paint it or not, half...
Dupont sale is a bit disappointing to me, there are some great pieces for sure but I was expecting more. A lot of his stuff I am sure is going to...
Yep agrees, that restored paint on these cupboards really make them POP, not to mention they were ALL painted originally. Problem is, paint colors...
This is what happens when you go camping for 8 months out of the year.:eek: You miss out on period EA Bobbin turned tables! :oops::p:hilarious:...
Well, there are those on this & other forums who would disagree with you, trust me. Ditto dealers, who sell high-end EA for a living. If I decide...
LOL, yeah, there was supposed to be a FEW pieces and OP offered more info if requested but POOF! That happens here, not sure why, perhaps OP found...
The Hi-Lo stretcher thingy is peculiar and, not very practical for a table as your legs/ feet are blocked from resting under the table. One of...
No, have not, made some inquiries is all, I never rush into the restoration of important pieces. Plus, some dealers have advised me not to as the...
LOL, Yes, one of the BEST parts of collecting, no doubt.
Still are in a way, the Winter Show is held at the Park Avenue Armory in NYC. This is kind of a BIG DEAL in the Art & Antique world, many social...
Wiping varnish would be the easiest and foolproof as well, you really can't mess up with it, wipe it on, wipe it off a few mins later....
Of course it's mine! Where you been? you are WAY behind in recent acquisitions, this is what happens when you go camping for half the year, you...
Yeah was, 2019 was a GREAT year at the Winter Shows in NYC, there was a Virginia table owned by Thomas Jefferson as I recall at one of the sales....
"That table is yours?" Yep, mine, for now at least. Slipped out the side door with it at the Vogel sale, it's sitting just 6 feet from where I am...
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