More pieces were being veneered after it became more affordable after the 1840's. It was applied to top, sides drawer fronts. What often happened...
My first impression is circa 1850 that possibly has been stripped of it's veneer. I have a very similar piece. . mahogany veneer over pine.
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Another pewter question. . . what's the likely age on a pot with these marks ? The third mark reads 92% tin. [ATTACH]
I just bought this piece having recently developed an interest in earlier 19 c. pewter which seems to be a good value in the World antique metal...
Thank you. . . that's right about when I figured this dated to.
I believe the '1836' is a model number - other numbers ? Have heard their 19 c. pewter has date codes. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] They're silvered brass which has mostly worn off, 9 "tall, each is made up of five parts which screw together via...
[ATTACH] Thank you. One more if you could. This one is not as old, but nicely made. Renaissance revival also ?
What design term best fits this candle holder - classical, etc. ? Nine inches tall, lions on each side, no markings, it's petty heavy. [ATTACH]
Nice lines. . . these look great when placed in the right room.
So often there is a central focus on value, and this has a way of limiting what's most important - just what exactly is the item and what is it's...
An antique French brass figure clock will have some value despite it's issues. The movement's back plate should be marked. At a glance, looks...
At a glance, the dial & movement look German. Design elements were very international - a nicely designed oak case. Makings on the movement should...
Any background on Hubert Young - he did maritime oil paintings, circa 1960's. Found images of his work online, but nothing else.[ATTACH]
Nice to see a design specifically defined as 'Any Jewelry' has provided. I'd enrich the patina of the wood, giving it more of a look of a piece...
Who's making what ? I know high volume lower cost producers are largely gone, and high quality craftsman who have limited output are doing fairly...
Nice look at the art of hinge making. I like these turned leg & stretcher pieces of furniture. Would this be circa 1700 ?
lamps have always been a favorite. . endless design possibilities, and they serve a function. Some are remarkable and expensive - others just...
Socket apparently painted black at one time. The cord is typical post WWII soft plastic - replaced ?[ATTACH]
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