Pine, agree with the primitive description, 19th century might be a stretch. What are they asking for it?
Yeah, I am going with 20th century as well, non-professional home shop type dealio. I would note the "square nails" are not really square, they...
Yes, now that you mention it, it does look Mexican and recent, something for the tourist trade I would guess.
Not a clue, the top looks like it was added and the base is odd, flared and mitered at corners. I don't think old from what I can see of the joinery.
An understatement if there ever was one, think you could get that dresser photo a bit smaller? I don't think it matters
Yeah, very attractive set in great condition, unfortunately not in demand at the moment. In addition to comments above, formal dining rooms are...
Agreed, oil is likely to make it sticky, tacky and a magnet for dust/dirt. A good cleaning perhaps but a BIG NO on oil thingy. :singing:
It's possible I guess
To help keep the lock/latch aligned so that they "mate" when closed. Wood moves and in that configuration, any movement at all no matter how...
I think you are CORRECT! this time! it's a miracle? J/K :p:eek::rolleyes:
Agreed, less than $100 at auction for sure. No, single chairs are always a tough sell unless it's a statement type piece. Generally speaking,...
Yep, agree with all the above. It's a late Victorian piece so tough sell from the get-go plus, it needs a structural repair (the top). The...
It means 3 or third person agrees it's an import
I don't think it matters, many family names from Europe were "Americanized", mine for instance, used to be spelled Konrad but somewhere along the...
Yes is, read the article more thoroughly, threaded bowl Dunno but this is interesting, they were on a military mission to capture Quebec Canada....
Hmmmmm, not sure on spelling but, is this a "pipe" tomahawk? Looks like it to me with @Aquitaine photo enlargement. " Pipe tomahawks are...
Yes probably but, that ignores the historical significance of the object and what makes it so valuable.
True!
Impressive price tag too! 664K for a Tomahawk? YIKES! :eek: I don't care if Benedict Arnold carved his name with it on West Point's front door!...
Some auction catalogs never seem to lack for superlatives when describing unique, top-of-the-line historic items. Once in a great while, the...
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