I'd guess late 19th century, it appears it was painted white at one time and stripped.
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It depends of what you are using it for, if using as a lamp/bedside table almost any finish will do like lacquer/shellac, if using in kitchen or...
The drawer pull looks original as well
Not really but, it did cost more originally. I'd say you did well, $125 is fair. It's a very nice stand Yes it does and looks like it is Cherry,...
I am goin with Ghopper & Jayhawk, most likely vintage and not old. The center column is 2 boards glued together, AKA laminated.
No, 28 inches high is normal height for these stands although the photo does appear to make it look short. Probably just the angle of the camera....
Sheraton "light" stand, now called a work stand with drawer. I'd guess 1840s-50s, machine made except for the drawer. Value is low these days for...
I had NO CHOICE, there was a draft. I wanted to carry them in my pocket, NOPE! NOT going to happen!
CONGRATS! i guess, women & jewelry, a long story there! OTOH, i can't stand jewelry, the sensation when it touches my skin is ICKY:vomit: Not even...
No problem, Federal is about the end of the line for me, collecting & knowledge wise. Early federal stands with drawers are probably the most...
Yeah! I think you did well for 25 bucks, the inlay helps A LOT i would say, ditto the carved apron. Very attractive.
It happens! Next time perhaps.
Yeah Yeah Yeah, this may all be well & good but it kinda misses the point. The point being poor 'ol Davey stumbled in here looking for info on a...
My my my, i would chime in here with my ritual taste testing provocation but since the sale is in flux thru a 3rd party (wink) transaction, I'll...
EXACTLY! that's the point, not everyone is gifted with design/painting skills so, it seems like a no brainer to me to hire someone who is. Hello?...
Yep, agrees, looks like "spalted" maple. "Much like Ambrosia Maple and other forms of figured maple, Spalted Maple is technically not a specific...
Agree, most likely use i would say, general store type deal. There are no drawers which one would expect to see in a stepback cupboard which...
Well, it's the same form but the size isn't what is considered a stepback cupboard which were mostly utilitarian type kitchen cupboards in the...
Well, I'd say they got the "shabby" down pretty well but, the "chic" part is MIA in my view! :hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:
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