Golden Age of Oak, 1890-1920, serpentine dresser with quarter-sawn oak veneer applied to pine/poplar case.
I don't doubt it, very possible but, MW remodeling kinda screwed the pooch for everyone but him/her! :hilarious:
Yes, if you were in desperate need of a dresser and this was $100 or less, might make sense, otherwise, I'd pass this one by. Me either plus it's...
Agrees, that's another issue, on period chests in this style, cock beaded drawers are the norm, not lipped as these are.
Now that I look again, it's weird, that "string inlay" at top of chest which is a common feature on this style, it doesn't have it on the drawers...
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It's a Hepplewhite style (federal period 1790-1830) chest but it is probably not period, the top 2 drawers have had the brass pulls replaced at a...
Yeah, I'd say everyone agrees on that, antique cupboards have taken a substantial hit in lower prices in recent years with a few exceptions. Not...
Yes, paint is newer but it's very well done, I'd give it a + for that. That is possible but, given the hardware & casters if original, I'd guess...
Mary May, a nationally known carver based in Charleston SC, teaches carving and of course, A LOT of interest by woodworkers in learning how to...
Ruth! you TOTALLY MISSED the point here, WAKE UP OVER THERE!:rolleyes::p:cool::facepalm::oops:
No, the "blockfronts" are carved/planed from a solid board, it takes a very thick board to do this. Blockfronts had been around for decades but,...
Has never examined a Goddard/Townsend piece in person, I'd like to though!:p Museum people are notoriously protective about many of their pieces,...
Animal glue for sure, there is no structural stress on the applied carved shells as they are decorative only. Could be small brads/nails as well.
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This is common in furniture depending on what is most practical. For example, the Goddard/ Townsend shop in Newport RI were/are rather famous for...
Yes, applied to the mantle after being carved "off-site".
Not for sure but, I would call it "Fan" carved, popular in the late Colonial & Federal periods. Although similar, I don't think they are the...
OK, loves questions about old furniture! Not that I know the answer!:confused: Here is another attributed candle box, sold for 49k at the Machmer...
No, not even a little bit! He made & decorated small kitchen/candle/salt type boxes which could be sold for $1 back in the day, which was more...
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