Looking for opinions on the treatment of an unfinished walnut carving. Its about 30 years old & a bit dry. Considered leaving it as is or applying...
No such thing as 'tiger oak', it's white oak which has been quarter sawn (a premium way to cut lumber). This piece is likely veneered quarter sawn...
Not often considered in the manufacture of furniture... the brief but remarkable era of console radio cabinet production, 1925-40. Many were...
If the wood seems really dry and you don't want it to absorb water, using a thick bristled dry bush might be good to to remove old crud & dirt -...
Nice. . . I'd say 1910-30. Wood finish looks very presentable, and it has a nice form to it. If all that is needed is fabric, a pretty easy...
Agree, 1920s. The image of a Spanish Galleon was very popular ship in the 20's. Cast iron door stops & bookends also all the rage....
Look to be circa 1900. Value will be pretty low since chairs like this were made in huge quantities over many years. New England had dozens of...
The hasp looks 1880's to 1920 era. The grain of the wood looks like it's walnut, despite the reddish tone which often is associated with mahogany....
That solid mahogany top is quite beautiful - a time when prime large cuts of this wood could be found. Empire has had it's critics through the...
Electric clocks are tricky... repair parts for most brands are hard to find, with the exception of 'TELETRON'....they produced large quantities of...
I see a 1930s - 40s electric...(whats the name on the dial ? ). A figure clock, made of spelter. Sessions clock co. made similar types, but...
That signature is the artist. With paintings, there are probably tens of thousands of artist who are lost to history after they die - sometimes...
I like it. As mentioned, looks re lined which is a plus. Nice stretcher. With art, what counts is - do you like it ? If so, enjoy... it's one of a...
Need some insight into this carved, rather emaciated Buddha figure (height 11 inches) and it's meaning, as opposed to the most often seen plump...
Yes, Bio-morphic is a good word to describe the form. Interesting pieces.
The following clock page is good for identifying - putting in "Egyptian mantle" in the search tab may assist....
I've got the scarce first pressing of this LP with the 'The Girl Next Door Went a Walking' labeled 'The Girl Next Door' - sensors pulled this and...
Interesting, well preserved piece with historical context. We assisted both Germany and Japan rise from the ashes of a devastating war. Within 10...
Assuming it has it's original socket, you can determine a lot about the age, country of origin. A photo of the socket could assist us.
What would be the best wording to use for descriptive style of this painting ? Large oil on canvas, dated 1950. [ATTACH]
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