Wasnt there a "movement" in the late 19th century at one point where they carved and gussied up plainer furniture? Maybe thats what this is.Hence...
Can yall really get that kind of money ? Here in N. Fla youd be very lucky to get $250!
Someone correct me if Im wrong,but if it were original wouldnt the pieces separate? Its gorgeous regardless.
Im always jealous of your finds,Shangas. You have great taste.
A picture of the back always helps. Knee jerk is its a Chinese reproduction,but very well done.
Bad Greg ! LOL ! Ah, my wild and very misspent youth !
Well,its not a "handmade" piece ,other than that it was well used and repaired a LOT. Are you sure the legs arent replaced as well?
I think it might be African,that paint is dreadful !
Boy that would be spiffy restored ! I like the lines very much.Theres a Madera furniture company that custom makes furniture,why not send them an...
Obviously whatever went in there was removed before using otherwise it would have spilled into the cream. Possibly a silver box for sugar.
You could just paint it some fun color and use it. Rustoleum has some pretty colors.
Maybe sugar packets ?
Personally,though I love the beach scene,Id think the girl scout side would be more saleable ! Very cool.
I get the matching a pattern concept,but I just wonder if there are that many people out there still trying to build a set.Most everyone I know...
Quick question if I may...does it REALLY make that much difference knowing the pattern name ?
Welcome Max,theres much to learn here,but be warned,one can never learn it all !
Hmm,looks like bone to me. The carving isnt very crisp,so Im thinking repros. But Im often wrong so wait for others.
Welcome ! :)
It all depends where you are on value. Couple of hundred in Nowhere Iowa,maybe a $1000 in LA. Does anyone else think it might have been a pannier ?
At 88 inches long I cant help but think it might have been curtain trim or the like. What a neat thing.
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