I've found paste wax, such as Butchers works - it provides some oils for the drying out and once buffed, adds a nice sheen.
Most all ship tables are secured to the floor as seen in the photo 'Mark737' posted. Don't see this with this table.
First quarter of the 20th century before the company went all in on the 'Colonial Creation' line from 1933-64.
Preferences - found a small slab for a parlor table base, and what's the wisest treatment. I'll sand it to 600 grit, then apply something to...
Specific details of origins aside, 19th c. French metal casting on these type of clocks was very nice, even the mid level quality examples were...
Thanks for the replies ~ So I imagine we saw single piece tops through the mid Victorian period, say 1880 or so and as the large trees were...
Generally speaking, when did U.S. furniture makers switch to clued up boards instead of single piece table tops, lets says in the 24 x 36 size...
Does look 50's-60's. If the leaf work is steel, it's somewhat like the work from Italy. Examining the movement will answer many questions as to...
If the globe is an antique w/ hand painted flowers, it will have some value.
For many years their actions have had nice items - they have a faithful cliental that pay premium prices consistently. Myself and many others got...
Signed 'Carlson', 24x36 inches, seems to be done in the 70s - 80's by looking at stretcher & framing. It has a 1930's aesthetic to it, but pretty...
Your home might be a good home for it as well if you like it - nice old lamps sure do make a room . . . much nicer then new ones
A further note; Shades are often a big part of a lamps value, but even unsigned bases with orig. sockets are desirable since for decades when...
That socket looks to be a earlier Hubbell, acorn pull, pre uni-fitter and has the set screw for the sleeve (not a press fit) circa 1910. Those...
Sort of tough to tell. Many of these were mahogany or walnut. Often one has to know wood grain to tell for sure since stain was sometimes applied....
Definitely a radio cabinet, mid to late 1920's. Be hard to ID the maker unless you can find labeling on back or underside. Radio's were expensive...
That number seems late, 1960's ? Picture of chair & tag will help.
Looks very 1920's. Cast in spelter. Obviously re wired & socket may have been replaced - it looks much like what is seen in the 1930's - 50's with...
They're Cushman, 4-24 number indicates they were introduced in 1934 and probably made for 2-3 years.
What's the likely country of origin on this wall clock case - hand painted, 12 inch tin dial, measures 24 x 26 inches overall. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
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